Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सुखस्पर्शः सत्त्वगुणॊ दुःखस्पर्शॊ रजॊगुणः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सुखस्पर्शः सत्त्वगुणॊ दुःखस्पर्शॊ रजॊगुणः
तमॊ गुणेन संयुक्तौ भवतॊ ऽवयावहारिकौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

Happiness is associated with the quality of sattva, while sorrow is tied to rajas.

Translations

English Translation

The essence of joy lies in the quality of pureness (sattva), while sorrow emanates from the quality of activity (rajas). Both these qualities (sattva and rajas) are combined with tamas, and thus, you experience the states of reality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सुख का स्वरूप सत्त्व गुण में है, जबकि दुःख रज गुण में निहित है। ये दोनों गुण (सत्त्व और रज) तमस के साथ जुड़े हुए हैं, इसलिए, आप वास्तविकता की अवस्थाओं का अनुभव करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Shanti Parva where the nature of human emotions and qualities is discussed.

Meaning

The shloka explains the relationship between emotions and the qualities of sattva, rajas, and tamas that contribute to our experiences.

Application

Understanding these qualities can help in personal development, guiding individuals towards cultivating sattva to achieve peace and happiness.