Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न चक्षुषा पश्यति रूपम आत्मनॊ; न पश्यति सपर्शम इन्द्रियेन्द्रियम

Shloka (श्लोक)

न चक्षुषा पश्यति रूपम आत्मनॊ; न पश्यति सपर्शम इन्द्रियेन्द्रियम
न शरॊत लिङ्गं शरवणे निदर्शनं; तथागतं पश्यति तद विनश्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

The soul cannot be seen by the physical eyes or perceived by the senses.

Translations

English Translation

One cannot perceive the true form of the soul through physical means. The soul is beyond touch and sound, and those who realize this inner essence see it as eternal, while the impermanent form fades away.

हिंदी अनुवाद

आत्मा का सच्चा रूप भौतिक साधनों से नहीं देखा जा सकता। आत्मा स्पर्श और ध्वनि के पार है, और जो इस आंतरिक सार को समझते हैं, वे इसे शाश्वत रूप में देखते हैं, जबकि अस्थायी रूप समाप्त हो जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the limitations of sensory perception when it comes to understanding the soul’s true nature.

Meaning

It conveys that the essence of the soul cannot be grasped through mere external observations or sensory experiences.

Application

This knowledge encourages seekers to look within rather than rely solely on external appearances for understanding existence.