Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तिस्रः परकृतयॊ राजन देहबन्धेषु निर्मिताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

[वैषम्पायन]तिस्रः परकृतयॊ राजन देहबन्धेषु निर्मिताः
सात्त्विकी राजसी चैव तामसी चेति भारत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka categorizes three qualities of nature associated with the physical body.

Translations

English Translation

This verse delineates the three fundamental qualities embodied in the physical form: Sattvic (pure), Rajasic (passionate), and Tamasic (ignorant), suggesting that these qualities influence human behavior and spiritual progression.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक शारीरिक रूप में निहित तीन मूलभूत गुणों की व्याख्या करता है: सात्त्विक (पवित्र), राजसी (उत्साही), और तामसी (अज्ञानता), जो मानव व्यवहार और आध्यात्मिक उन्नति को प्रभावित करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of a broader discourse on the nature of the self and the influence of these qualities on life and actions.

Meaning

The classification provides insight into how different energies affect human existence and moral choices.

Application

Understanding these qualities can help individuals cultivate the Sattvic qualities for spiritual growth and better decision-making.