Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अहंकारस तु महतस तृतीयम इति नः शरुतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अहंकारस तु महतस तृतीयम इति नः शरुतम
पञ्च भूतान्य अहंकाराद आहुः सांख्या निदर्शिनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The concept of ego arises from the great principle, connected to the five elements.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka introduces the idea that the ego is a derivative of a greater fundamental entity, linking it to the five great elements known in Sankhya philosophy, which describes the makeup of the universe.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस विचार को प्रस्तुत करता है कि अहंकार एक महान मूल तत्व का उपोत्पत्ति है, जो पांच महान तत्वों के साथ संबंध रखता है, जो संख्याविज्ञान में ब्रह्माण्ड के निर्माण का वर्णन करता है।

Commentary

Context

Located in the context of psychological and philosophical analysis in Shanti Parva, this verse explains the concept of ego.

Meaning

It underlines that the ego, while significant, arises from deeper elemental realities central to our existence.

Application

One should reflect upon the nature of the ego and its place within the larger context of life and existence.