Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कषेत्रं जानाति चाव्यक्तं कषेत्रज्ञ इति चॊच्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

कषेत्रं जानाति चाव्यक्तं कषेत्रज्ञ इति चॊच्यते
अव्यक्तिके पुरे शेते पुरुषश चेति कथ्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

The field is known, and the knower of the field is also mentioned.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka explains that the field (kṣetra) is understood, and the knower of the field (kṣetrajña) is also described. The knower resides in the imperceptible city, signifying the body and its consciousness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि क्षेत्र (कषेत्र) को जाना जाता है, और क्षेत्रज्ञ (कषेत्रज्ञ) की भी व्याख्या की जाती है। ज्ञाता अव्यक्त नगर में निवास करता है, जो शरीर और उसकी चेतना का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This verse comes from the Shanti Parva and introduces the concept of the interaction between the physical body and the consciousness.

Meaning

The verse highlights the distinction between the physical form (field) and the cosmic awareness (knower), indicating their interconnectedness.

Application

Understanding this relationship can help individuals explore their true nature beyond the physical realm and recognize the depths of consciousness.