Mahabharata Shanti Parva – स एव लुलिते तस्मिन यथा रूपं न पश्यति

Shloka (श्लोक)

स एव लुलिते तस्मिन यथा रूपं न पश्यति
तथेन्द्रियाकुली भावे जञेयं जञाने न पश्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

An agitated mind cannot perceive reality, just as one cannot see a reflection in disturbed water.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka explains that when one’s mind is chaotic or agitated, similar to disturbed water, it prevents the proper perception of knowledge and reality. Only when the mind is calm can clarity of understanding arise.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जब मन अशांत या व्याकुल होता है, तो यह ज्ञान और वास्तविकता को सही तरीके से देखने में बाधा डालता है। केवल शांत मन से ही समझ की स्पष्टता आ सकती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse comes from the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, highlighting the significance of a calm mind.

Meaning

It implies that mental disturbances act as barriers to understanding and recognizing truths.

Application

In practice, one should cultivate mental peace to foster better insight and understanding in various situations.