Mahabharata Shanti Parva – राजसी तामसी चैव वयामिश्रे परकृतीस्मृते

Shloka (श्लोक)

राजसी तामसी चैव वयामिश्रे परकृतीस्मृते
तद आत्मकं हि पुरुषं जायमानं विशां पते
परवृत्ति लक्षणैर युक्तं नावेक्षति हरिः सवयम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The characteristics of royal and base natures are reflected in individuals, and these qualities do not escape the divine.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka discusses how the qualities of royal (rajas) and base (tamas) exist in human nature and emphasizes that these traits are recognized by divine authority, shaping one’s fate.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि राजसी (राजस) और तामसी (तामस) गुण मानव स्वभाव में मौजूद हैं और ये सभी गुण दिव्य प्राधिकरण द्वारा पहचाने जाते हैं, जो किसी के भाग्य को आकार देते हैं।

Commentary

Context

The shloka emerges from the discourse on the nature of beings in the Shanti Parva, reflecting on the complexities of human character.

Meaning

It highlights that both higher and lower natures exist in individuals, and these traits are observed by the divine, reinforcing the notion of karma.

Application

This teaches us to recognize and cultivate positive traits while being aware of our baser instincts, guiding us towards personal growth.