Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तरिविधा वेदना चैव सर्वसत्त्वेषु दृश्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

तरिविधा वेदना चैव सर्वसत्त्वेषु दृश्यते
सात्त्विकी राजसी चैव तमसी चेति भारत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Three distinct types of pain are observable in all living beings: sattvic, rajasic, and tamasic.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka identifies three kinds of suffering experienced by all entities: those rooted in purity (sattvic), activity and desire (rajasic), and ignorance (tamasic). It highlights the universal nature of pain and contrasts how it manifests across different states of being.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सभी प्राणियों द्वारा अनुभव की जाने वाली तीन प्रकार की पीड़ा की पहचान करता है: जो पवित्रता (सात्त्विक), क्रिया और इच्छा (राजसी), और अज्ञानता (तमसी) में निहित है। यह पीड़ा की सार्वभौमिक प्रकृति को उजागर करता है और यह दिखाता है कि यह अलग-अलग अवस्थाओं में कैसे प्रकट होती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is discussed in the Shanti Parva, focusing on understanding the nature of suffering in relation to the three gunas.

Meaning

It reflects on how different quality levels influence the experiences of suffering and the path towards liberation from such pain.

Application

This shloka encourages individuals to recognize their suffering types, guiding them towards processes that alleviate pain and enhance well-being.