Mahabharata Shanti Parva – त्वचा सपृशति च सपर्शान बुद्धिर विक्रियते ऽसकृत

Shloka (श्लोक)

त्वचा सपृशति च सपर्शान बुद्धिर विक्रियते ऽसकृत
येन संकल्पयत्य अर्थं किं चिद भवति तन मनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The mind reacts to sensations through its understanding and generates meanings.

Translations

English Translation

This verse conveys that the mind interacts with the world through touch and sensations; it forms ideas and meanings based on these interactions, demonstrating the active role of the mind in shaping experience.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि मन स्पर्श और संवेदनाओं के माध्यम से दुनिया के साथ बातचीत करता है; यह इन इंटरएक्शनों के आधार पर विचार और अर्थ बनाता है, जो अनुभव को आकार देने में मन की सक्रिय भूमिका को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse occurs in the Shanti Parva, discussing the interaction of the mind with the external world.

Meaning

It portrays the mind’s versatility and its ability to derive sense from external stimuli.

Application

This shloka inspires us to be mindful of how our perceptions shape our reality and understand our experiences better.