Mahabharata Shanti Parva – चतुर्भिर लक्षणैर हीनं तथा षड्भिः सषॊडशैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

चतुर्भिर लक्षणैर हीनं तथा षड्भिः सषॊडशैः
पुरुषं समतिक्रम्य आकाशं परतिपद्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the attributes of the self transcending material limitations.

Translations

English Translation

Surpassing the qualities associated with the four and six aspects, the self enters the vastness of space or absolute consciousness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

चार और छह लक्षणों से उपर उठकर, आत्मा आकाश या निराकार चेतना में प्रवेश करती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse contemplates the need to transcend worldly attributes to experience the infinite consciousness as taught in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It signifies the liberation that comes with relinquishing the ego and material identifications.

Application

By recognizing and surpassing our physical and mental attributes, we can access a higher state of awareness and understanding.