Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पञ्चात्मके पञ्च गुणप्रदर्शी; स सर्वगात्रानुगतॊ ऽनतरात्मा

Shloka (श्लोक)

पञ्चात्मके पञ्च गुणप्रदर्शी; स सर्वगात्रानुगतॊ ऽनतरात्मा
स वेत्ति दुःखानि सुखानि चात्र; तद विप्रयॊगात तु न वेत्ति देहः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the essence of the self and its awareness of pleasure and pain, independent of the physical body.

Translations

English Translation

This verse explains that the inner self, which embodies the five elements and their qualities, is aware of suffering and happiness. However, the body itself does not recognize these experiences when separated from the inner essence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो आंतरिक आत्मा पांच तत्वों और उनके गुणों का प्रतिनिधित्व करती है, वह दुःख और सुख का अनुभव करती है। हालाँकि, शरीर स्वयं इन अनुभवों को नहीं पहचानता जब वह आंतरिक तत्व से अलग होता है।

Commentary

Context

Part of the Shanti Parva, this verse reflects on the interplay between the physical and spiritual dimensions of existence.

Meaning

It illustrates how the essence of self transcends physical conditions, highlighting the capacity for deeper emotional experience beyond the corporeal form.

Application

This understanding encourages a holistic view of well-being, prompting soul-level exploration for a richer life experience beyond physicality.