Mahabharata Shanti Parva – संमॊहकं तमॊ विद्यान कृष्णम अज्ञानसंभवम

Shloka (श्लोक)

संमॊहकं तमॊ विद्यान कृष्णम अज्ञानसंभवम
परीतिदुःखनिबद्धांश च समस्तांस तरीन अथॊ गुणान
सत्त्वस्य रजसश चैव तमसश च निबॊध तान

⚡ Quick Meaning

The shloka describes the qualities of ignorance and their connection to the divine, illustrating how they bind living beings in sorrow.

Translations

English Translation

This verse presents a detailed analysis of the qualities derived from ignorance, particularly focusing on the binding nature of these qualities to the inner divine presence. It reflects on how ignorance manifests as sadness and delusion, bringing forth the importance of recognizing and understanding these qualities to transcend them.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक अज्ञान से उत्पन्न गुणों का विस्तृत विश्लेषण प्रस्तुत करता है, विशेष रूप से इन गुणों की आंतरिक दिव्यता से संबंध पर ध्यान केंद्रित करता है। यह दर्शाता है कि कैसे अज्ञान दुःख और भ्रम के रूप में प्रकट होता है, जिससे इन्हें पहचानने और समझने की महत्ता को उजागर किया जा सके।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is embedded in discussions of psychological states and the nature of ignorance in human behavior within the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It showcases various qualities arising from ignorance, urging individuals to discern them as obstacles on the path to spiritual awakening and clarity.

Application

This teaching inspires a quest for self-awareness regarding the qualities one embodies and motivates a journey towards enlightenment by overcoming ignorance.