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स्थूल तथा सूक्ष्म पंचभूत | Gross and subtle five elements
Summary (in English)
The section contrasts the gross physical body with the subtle elements that constitute it. The wise recognize the delusion (moha) linked to identifying the body with 'I' and 'mine', which is transient and composed of the pañca-mahā-bhūtas (five great elements: space, air, fire, water, and earth). These subtle elements are foundational, forming the gross body. The combination of these elements creates the physical body and sensory organs, providing experiences such as sound for the experiencer (bhoktṛ) to enjoy. Recognizing this distinction is critical in achieving liberation from ignorance.
सारांश
यह पाठ स्थूल शरीर और उसे बनाने वाले सूक्ष्म तत्वों के बीच के अंतर को स्पष्ट करता है। ज्ञानी व्यक्ति शरीर से जुड़े 'अहं' और 'मम' के मोह को पहचानते हैं, जो क्षणभंगुर होता है और पंचमहाभूतों (आकाश, वायु, अग्नि, जल, और पृथ्वी) से बना है। ये सूक्ष्म तत्व मौलिक होते हैं और स्थूल शरीर का निर्माण करते हैं। इन तत्वों का संयोजन भौतिक शरीर और इंद्रियों का निर्माण करता है, जो अनुभव करने वाले (भोक्ता) के लिए ध्वनि जैसी अनुभूतियाँ प्रदान करता है। इस अंतर को पहचानना अज्ञानता से मुक्ति पाने के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।
Important Concepts (महत्वपूर्ण अवधारणाएँ)
- aham (अहं)
- mama (मम)
- moha (मोह)
- pañca-mahā-bhūtas (पंचमहाभूत)
- sthūla-śarīra (स्थूल शरीर)
- viṣaya (विषय)
- bhoktṛ (भोक्ता)
Topics
- Difference between gross and subtle elements
- Nature of delusion and attachment
- Formation of sensory experiences
Categories (वर्गीकरण)
- Teaching a method
- Explaining worldly concepts
- Distinguishing between form and essence
S-V-O Tuples or Propositions as Text
| Subject | Verb | Object |
|---|---|---|
| Wise persons | recognize | delusion (moha) of identifying with body |
| Subtle elements | form | gross physical body |
| Gross elements | produce | sensory objects |
| Bhoktṛ (experiencer) | enjoy | sensory experiences |
| Wise persons | consider | body as transient and not self |
Slokas & Translations
Sloka 73
अहंममेतिप्रथितं शरीरं मोहास्पदं स्थूलमितीर्यते बुधैः । नभोनभस्वद्दहनाम्बुभूमयः सूक्ष्माणि भूतानि भवन्ति तानि ॥ ७३ ॥
Translation: The body, well-known as 'I' and 'mine' and being the abode of delusion, is considered gross by the wise. The subtle elements, such as space, air, fire, water, and earth, form the basis of these.
Sloka 74
परस्परांशैर्मिलितानि भूत्वा स्थूलानि च स्थूलशरीरहेतवः । मात्रास्तदीया विषया भवन्ति शब्दादयः पञ्च सुखाय भोक्तुः ॥ ७४ ॥
Translation: The mutual combinations of elements become gross and form the gross body, and their aspects, the five senses like sound, become the objects of enjoyment for the experiencer.