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स्थूल शरीर तथा इसकी जाग्रत अवस्था | The gross body and its waking state
Summary (in English)
The set of slokas elaborates on the nature, composition, and roles of the gross body, or *sthūla śarīra* in Vedantic philosophy. Through the process of *pañcikaraṇa* (quintuplication of elements) and past *karma* (actions), the gross body is formed as a vessel for the soul (*ātman*) to experience the waking state (*jāgara avasthā*), emphasizing interaction with gross objects. The role of the external senses (*bāhyendriya*) allows for enjoyment of the tangible world in various forms, highlighting the body's significance in this state. This physical existence, like a house to a householder, supports worldly engagement but is not the ultimate essence. Characteristics of the gross body include birth, aging, and death, passing through different life stages such as childhood and being governed by societal frameworks like *varṇa* and *āśrama*. These aspects culminate in social experience and are reminders of life's transient nature, pointing towards higher understanding and spiritual growth.
सारांश
यह श्लोकों का समूह वेदांत दर्शन में स्थूल शरीर के स्वभाव, संघटन और भूमिकाओं पर प्रकाश डालता है। *पञ्चीकरण* (तत्वों की पाँच गुना प्रक्रिया) और पिछले *कर्म* (कार्यों) के माध्यम से स्थूल शरीर का निर्माण होता है ताकि *आत्मा* (आत्मन) जाग्रत अवस्था (*जाग्र* अवस्था) में अनुभव कर सके, जो स्थूल वस्तुओं के साथ संलग्नता पर जोर देता है। बाह्य इन्द्रियाँ (*बाह्येन्द्रिय*) सजीवों को भौतिक दुनिया के विभिन्न रूपों का आनंद लेने की अनुमति देती हैं, जो कि इस अवस्था में शरीर की महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका दर्शाती हैं। यह भौतिक अस्तित्व, गृहस्थ के लिए ग्रह के समान, सांसारिक संलग्नता का समर्थन करता है लेकिन अंतिम सार नहीं है। स्थूल शरीर की विशेषताओं में जन्म, बुढ़ापा, और मृत्यु शामिल हैं, जो बचपन जैसे विभिन्न जीवन चरणों से गुजरते हैं और समाज जैसे *वर्ण* और *आश्रम* द्वारा संचालित होते हैं। ये पहलू सामाजिक अनुभूति में परिणत होते हैं और जीवन की अस्थायी प्रकृति की याद दिलाते हैं, उच्च समझ और आध्यात्मिक विकास की ओर इंगित करते हैं।
Important Concepts (महत्वपूर्ण अवधारणाएँ)
- pañcikaraṇa (पञ्चीकरण)
- karma (कर्म)
- bhogāyatana (भोगायतन)
- jāgara (जाग्र)
- bāhyendriya (बाह्येन्द्रिय)
- varṇa (वर्ण)
- āśrama (आश्रम)
Topics
- The composition of the gross body through elemental quintuplication
- The role of the gross body in sensory perception
- The analogy of the physical body as a transient vessel
- Societal frameworks influencing the gross body
Categories (वर्गीकरण)
- Describing characteristics of a concept
- Teaching of philosophical perspectives on physical existence
- Ways to higher understanding and self-realization
S-V-O Tuples or Propositions as Text
| Subject | Verb | Object |
|---|---|---|
| *pañcikaraṇa* | creates | *sthūla śarīra* (gross body) |
| *ātman* (soul) | experiences | gross objects |
| *bāhyendriya* (external senses) | engage in | enjoyment of forms |
| Gross body | serves as | support for *bāhya-saṁsāra* (external world) |
| *varṇa* and *āśrama* | govern | social roles and responsibilities |
Slokas & Translations
Sloka 88
पञ्चीकृतेभ्यो भूतेभ्यः स्थूलेभ्यः पूर्वकर्मणा । समुत्पन्नमिदं स्थूलं भोगायतनमात्मनः अवस्था जागरस्तस्य स्थूलार्थानुभवो यतः ॥ ८८ ॥
Translation: From the grossified elements arises this gross body, which serves as the instrument of experience for the soul. Its waking state is where grosser experiences are realized.
Sloka 89
बाह्येन्द्रियैः स्थूलपदार्थसेवां स्रक्चन्दनस्त्र्यादिविचित्ररूपाम् । करोति जीवः स्वयमेतदात्मना तस्मात्प्रशस्तिर्वपुषोऽस्य जागरे ॥ ८९ ॥
Translation: Through the external senses, the soul engages in the enjoyment of gross objects in various forms such as garlands, sandalwood, and women; therefore, the body is glorified in waking state.
Sloka 90
सर्वापि बाह्यसंसारः पुरुषस्य यदाश्रयः । विद्धि देहमिदं स्थूलं गृहवद्गृहमेधिनः ॥ ९0 ॥
Translation: Understand this physical body as the means of external worldly existence, like the house for a householder.
Sloka 91
स्थूलस्य संभवजरामरणानि धर्माः स्थौल्यादयो बहुविधाः शिशुताद्यवस्थाः । वर्णाश्रमादिनियमा बहुधामयाः स्युः पूजावमानबहुमानमुखा विशेषाः ॥ ९१ ॥
Translation: The characteristics of the gross body include its birth, aging, and death, along with various stages like childhood and adulthood; governed by numerous rules of caste and stage of life, and distinctions marked by respect and disrespect.