Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तम एव तु पश्यामि शरीरं ते न लक्षये

Shloka (श्लोक)
तम एव तु पश्यामि शरीरं ते न लक्षये
मणीव जात्यौ पश्यामि चक्षुषी ते ऽहम अण्डज
⚡ Quick Meaning
The speaker can only see the body, not the true essence within it.
Translations
English Translation
Here, the speaker admits to only perceiving the physical form of the individual and failing to recognize their deeper, intrinsic identity, reflecting the idea that appearances can be deceiving.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यहां, वक्ता केवल व्यक्ति के बाहरी रूप को देखने की बात करता है और उनकी गहरी, आंतरिक पहचान को पहचानने में असफल होता है, जो यह दर्शाता है कि बाहरी रूप भ्रमित करने वाला हो सकता है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka delves into themes of perception and identity during the intense dialogues of the Udyoga Parva.
Meaning
It speaks to the struggle of recognizing the spirit or essence beyond the physical body.
Application
In everyday life, this helps us understand the importance of looking beyond appearances to appreciate the true nature of individuals.
