Mahabharata Shanti Parva – चक्षुर अध्यात्मम इत्य आहुर यथा शरुतिनिदर्शनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

चक्षुर अध्यात्मम इत्य आहुर यथा शरुतिनिदर्शनम
रूपम अत्राधिभूतं तु सूर्यस तत्राधिदैवतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka defines the spiritual essence of sight and its connection to beauty and divinity.

Translations

English Translation

The verse states that the eyes (Chakshur) symbolize spiritual vision, linking the perception of beauty (Adhibhuta) to the divine essence represented by the sun (Surya).

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि आँखें (चक्षुर) आध्यात्मिक दृष्टि का प्रतीक हैं, जो सौंदर्य (अधिभूत) की धारणा को सूर्य (सूर्य) द्वारा दर्शाए गए दिव्य तत्व से जोड़ती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in Shanti Parva and emphasizes the role of perception in spiritual enlightenment.

Meaning

The teaching highlights how our perception shapes our understanding of beauty in a broader cosmic context.

Application

Cultivating appreciation for beauty can enhance one’s spiritual experience and connection to the divine.