Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यन नैव गन्धिनॊ रस्यं न रूपस्पर्श शब्दवत

Shloka (श्लोक)

यन नैव गन्धिनॊ रस्यं न रूपस्पर्श शब्दवत
मन्यन्ते मुनयॊ बुद्ध्या तत परधानं परचक्षते

⚡ Quick Meaning

What cannot be perceived by senses is recognized by wisdom.

Translations

English Translation

Certain truths, which defy sensory perception, are acknowledged through higher understanding and wisdom. The sages perceive these underlying principles that shape reality, even though they are beyond the realm of external senses.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कुछ सत्य, जो इंद्रियों की धारणा को चुनौती देते हैं, उच्च समझ और ज्ञान के माध्यम से स्वीकृत होते हैं। ऋषि उन मूलभूत सिद्धांतों को समझते हैं जो वास्तविकता को आकार देते हैं, भले ही वे बाहरी इंद्रियों के क्षेत्र के परे हों।

Commentary

Context

This verse emphasizes the limitations of sensory perception in grasping deeper truths, pointing to a higher dimension of knowledge.

Meaning

The shloka asserts that wisdom enables the recognition of truths that are not accessible via ordinary sensory channels, providing insight into the nature of reality.

Application

This teaching encourages seeking wisdom through introspection and learning, allowing one to transcend ordinary perceptions.