Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तमसा संवृतज्ञानः संवृतेष्व अथ मर्मसु

Shloka (श्लोक)

तमसा संवृतज्ञानः संवृतेष्व अथ मर्मसु
स जीवॊ निरधिष्ठानश चाव्यते मातरिश्वना

⚡ Quick Meaning

Encased in darkness, the soul remains confined, unaware of its true essence.

Translations

English Translation

The soul, shrouded in ignorance, becomes encased in the darkness of various aspects and remains unaware, held captive under the influence of material nature surrounding it.

हिंदी अनुवाद

आध्यात्मिक अज्ञान के द्वारा ढका हुआ, आत्मा विभिन्न पहलुओं के अंधकार में कैद हो जाता है और इसके चारों ओर की भौतिक प्रकृति के प्रभाव से अज्ञात रहता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka signifies the obscurity that surrounds the soul, leading to a state of unawareness about its true nature.

Meaning

The encasement in darkness indicates a lack of perception and understanding, restricting the soul from its potential realization.

Application

Awareness of this shloka inspires us to seek knowledge and enlightenment to shed the darkness binding us from our true nature.