Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न तव एव बुध्यते ऽवयक्तं सगुणं वाथ निर्गुणम

Shloka (श्लोक)

न तव एव बुध्यते ऽवयक्तं सगुणं वाथ निर्गुणम
कदा चित तव एव खल्व एतद आहुर अप्रति बुद्धकम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expounds on the inability to comprehend the unmanifest aspects of the absolute.

Translations

English Translation

The meaning reveals that individuals cannot fully grasp the nuances of the unmanifest reality, whether it be the endowed attributes or the formless nature, and emphasizes the paradox of understanding the incomprehensible.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इसका अर्थ यह है कि व्यक्ति अव्यक्त वास्तविकता की बारीकियों को पूरी तरह से नहीं समझ सकते, चाहे वह गुणात्मक हो या निर्गुण, और अव्यक्त को समझने के विरोधाभास पर बल देता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka encompasses a profound philosophical inquiry within the Shanti Parva regarding the limits of human perception and understanding.

Meaning

It illustrates the profound challenge of comprehending the metaphysical aspects of existence that escape normal understanding.

Application

This encourages reflection and contemplation of the nature of existence, pushing one to explore beyond the surface of reality.