Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सेयं गुणवती बुद्धिर गुणेष्व एवाभिवर्तते

Shloka (श्लोक)

सेयं गुणवती बुद्धिर गुणेष्व एवाभिवर्तते
अवताराभिनिःस्रॊतं गिरेः शृङ्गाद इवॊदकम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The mind, influenced by qualities, reveals itself like water from a mountain stream.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka explains how the intellect, influenced by different qualities, expresses itself. Just as water emerges from a mountain stream, the mind reveals its nature through the qualities that govern it.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि बुद्धि, जो विभिन्न गुणों द्वारा प्रभावित होती है, अपने स्वभाव को प्रकट करती है। जैसे पानी पहाड़ी धारा से निकलता है, मन उन गुणों के माध्यम से अपने गुण को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of the Shanti Parva, which focuses on peace and the nature of the mind in relation to qualities.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka lies in understanding how the mind is conditioned by its surrounding qualities, and how these qualities shape one’s perceptions and actions.

Application

This shloka can be applied to self-awareness practices, helping individuals recognize how external qualities influence their thoughts and decisions.