Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न च पश्याम पुरुषं तत तेजॊ हृतदर्शनाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

न च पश्याम पुरुषं तत तेजॊ हृतदर्शनाः
ततॊ नः परादुरभवद विज्ञानं देव यॊगजम

⚡ Quick Meaning

We do not observe the person whose radiance is blocked from our sight, leading to a lack of divine knowledge.

Translations

English Translation

We cannot see the person due to the obstruction of his brilliance, which has led to a disconnection from divine knowledge cultivated through spiritual practice. The essence of this shloka underscores the importance of clarity and preparedness in spiritual endeavors.

हिंदी अनुवाद

हम उस व्यक्ति को नहीं देख पा रहे हैं जिसकी तेजस्विता हमारी दृष्टि से छिप गई है, जिससे दिव्य ज्ञान से हमारी कनेक्शन टूट गई है। इस श्लोक का सार यह है कि आध्यात्मिक प्रयासों में स्पष्टता और तत्परता आवश्यक होती है।

Commentary

Context

The context reveals the struggles of recognizing divinity when one’s vision is clouded by worldly concerns and distractions, emphasizing focus in spiritual practice.

Meaning

This verse illustrates how distractions and emotional turmoil can blind individuals to the presence of divine knowledge and illumination around them.

Application

In practice, this shloka reminds us to cultivate a state of mindfulness to see beyond the material world and connect with higher wisdom available to us.