Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तस्य माया विदग्धाङ्गा जञानभ्रष्टा निराशिषः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तस्य माया विदग्धाङ्गा जञानभ्रष्टा निराशिषः
मानवा जञानसंमॊहात ततः कामं परयान्ति वै

⚡ Quick Meaning

The shloka speaks on the deceptive nature of illusion that leads to the loss of knowledge.

Translations

English Translation

The verse articulates that ignorance and illusion obscure true knowledge, causing individuals to remain in a state of confusion, eventually driving them towards desires and attachments rather than wisdom and enlightenment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि अज्ञान और माया सच्चे ज्ञान को छिपाती हैं, जिसके कारण व्यक्ति एक भ्रमित अवस्था में रहते हैं, और अंततः उन्हें इच्छाओं और आसक्तियों की ओर ले जाती हैं, बजाय ज्ञान और ज्ञान के।

Commentary

Context

Extracted from the Shanti Parva, it elucidates the impact of illusion on human intellect.

Meaning

The verse underscores the importance of intellectual clarity in overcoming desires and achieving true understanding.

Application

A reminder to seek knowledge and wisdom over superficial pleasures and attachments in life.