Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – तं दृष्ट्वात्यद्भुतं राजा मनसाचिन्तयत तदा

Shloka (श्लोक)

तं दृष्ट्वात्यद्भुतं राजा मनसाचिन्तयत तदा
सवप्नॊ ऽयं चित्तविभ्रंश उताहॊ सत्यम एव तु

⚡ Quick Meaning

The king, upon seeing that extraordinary vision, pondered within his mind.

Translations

English Translation

After observing the astonishing sight, the king contemplated deeply, thinking that this may be a dream or indeed a truth of significant magnitude. The king was unsure whether this event was a figment of imagination or the reality he was experiencing.

हिंदी अनुवाद

राजा ने उस अद्भुत दृश्य को देखकर मन में गंभीरता से सोचा कि यह सच्चाई है या केवल एक सपना है। राजा को यह समझ में नहीं आया कि यह घटना किसी कल्पना का हिस्सा है या वह वास्तव में जो देख रहा है वह सही है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka describes a moment of deep contemplation faced by the king in Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata, highlighting the perplexity of encountering divine visions.

Meaning

The king’s reflection on the sight signifies the struggle between perception and reality, a common theme in spiritual paths.

Application

One can learn the importance of self-reflection and questioning one’s experiences as a way to attain deeper understanding.