Mahabharata Shanti Parva – मनॊ नवमम एषां तु बुद्धिस तु दशमी समृता

Shloka (श्लोक)

मनॊ नवमम एषां तु बुद्धिस तु दशमी समृता
एकादशॊ ऽनतरात्मा च सर्वतः पर उच्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka outlines the hierarchy of mental faculties, recognizing the mind and intellect as central to understanding the self.

Translations

English Translation

The verse states that while the mind is the ninth element in this realm, the intellect is considered the tenth, suggesting a structure of the self that leads to spiritual insight.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि मन नवम स्थान पर है जबकि बुद्धि दसवीं है, आत्मा के गहरे आत्मज्ञान के लिए एक संरचना को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This excerpt comes from the Shanti Parva where various psychological and spiritual principles are discussed.

Meaning

Here, the categorization of mind and intellect underscores the importance of mental clarity in achieving wisdom.

Application

The verse encourages individuals to cultivate their intellect along with their emotional and mental aspects for holistic growth.