Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सत्त्वं रजस तमश चैव गुणान एतान परचक्षते

Shloka (श्लोक)

सत्त्वं रजस तमश चैव गुणान एतान परचक्षते
एते सर्वशरीरेषु तिष्ठन्ति विचरन्ति च

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka identifies the three gunas (qualities) of nature – sattva, rajas, and tamas – which exist in all living beings.

Translations

English Translation

This verse categorizes the three fundamental qualities of nature: sattva (purity), rajas (activity), and tamas (inertia), indicating that these three qualities reside and operate within all living beings, governing their actions and behaviors in the world.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक प्रकृति के तीन मौलिक गुणों – सत्त्व (शुद्धता), रजस (क्रिया) और तमस (अवसाद) – को वर्गीकृत करता है, यह दर्शाते हुए कि ये तीनों गुण सभी जीवों के भीतर निवास करते हैं और उनके कार्यों तथा व्यवहार को संचालित करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the instructions given by the sages in the Shanti Parva, aimed at elucidating the nature of human experiences.

Meaning

It emphasizes that all beings embody these qualities in varying degrees, resulting in diverse behaviors and characteristics.

Application

By recognizing these governing influences, we can aspire to cultivate balance within ourselves by enhancing our sattvic qualities while managing rajas and tamas.