Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कषेत्राणि हि शरीराणि बीजानि च शुभाशुभे

Shloka (श्लोक)

कषेत्राणि हि शरीराणि बीजानि च शुभाशुभे
तानि वेत्ति स यॊगात्मा ततः कषेत्रज्ञ उच्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka defines the body as a field and knowledge as the experience of distinguishable seeds within it.

Translations

English Translation

The body is likened to a field, with the seeds representing the actions and experiences deemed both good and bad. The one who understands these elements through the lens of yoga is recognized as a true knower of the field, or the Kshetrajna.

हिंदी अनुवाद

शरीर को एक क्षेत्र के समान बताया गया है, जिसमें बीज अच्छे और बुरे कर्मों और अनुभवों को दर्शाते हैं। जो किसी योग के माध्यम से इन तत्वों को समझता है, वह वास्तव में क्षेत्र को जानने वाला कहलाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse conveys the significance of self-awareness and understanding the connection between actions and consequences in the journey of life.

Meaning

It illustrates how awareness and knowledge foster spiritual growth, emphasizing the need to perceive the body as a vehicle for higher understanding.

Application

By recognizing our body as a field of experience, we can cultivate mindfulness and make more conscious choices, leading to spiritual evolution.