Sloka 116
Sloka 116
Original Text:
मिश्रस्य सत्त्वस्य भवन्ति धर्माः त्वमानिताद्या नियमा यमाद्याः । श्रद्धा च भक्तिश्च मुमुक्षता च दैवी च सम्पत्तिरसन्निवृत्तिः ॥ ११८ ॥
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- **Transliteration:**
miśrasya sattvasya bhavanti dharmāḥ tvamānityādyā niyamā yamādyāḥ | śraddhā ca bhaktiśca mumukṣatā ca daivī ca sampattirasannivṛttiḥ || 118 ||
- **Translation:**
The qualities that arise from the mixed (sattva) nature are the virtues such as absence of pride, self-discipline and restraint, faith and devotion, the desire for liberation, and the divine wealth that consists of the cessation of evil.
- **Word Meanings:**
* miśrasya - mixed * sattvasya - of nature * bhavanti - become, arise * dharmāḥ - virtues, qualities * tvamānita-ādyā - such as absence of pride * niyamāḥ - self-disciplines * yamādyāḥ - restraint, controls * śraddhā - faith * bhaktiḥ - devotion * ca - and * mumukṣatā - desire for liberation * ca - and * daivī - divine * ca - and * sampattiḥ - wealth * asat-nivṛttiḥ - cessation of evil
- **Commentary:**
This sloka expounds the virtues that manifest from a 'miśra' or mixed nature primarily dominated by 'sattva,' the quality that leans towards purity and calmness amidst creation. Such a character brings forth various virtuous traits critical in one's spiritual journey. Primarily, absence of pride and ego ('tvamānita') is highlighted as an essential trait. The practice of 'niyama' and 'yama,' which are foundational aspects of self-discipline and moral restraint in yogic tradition, are indicative of controlling desires and fostering ethical living.
Further, the emphasis on 'śraddhā' (faith) and 'bhakti' (devotion) underscores the necessity of a deeply rooted belief system and a loving devotion towards the divine, both being paths leading to self-realization and transcendence. 'Mumukṣatā,' the yearning for liberation (moksha), acts as a powerful internal drive that guides individuals toward spiritual growth, emphasizing liberation as the ultimate life goal.
Finally, the reference to 'daivī sampattiḥ' (divine wealth), including the 'asat-nivṛttiḥ' (cessation of evil), marks the culmination of righteous living where positive attributes flourish, and negative tendencies are eradicated. This transformative process aligns with the pursuit of a higher spiritual status, where one's character imbued with these attributes mirrors the balance and harmony integral to the teachings of dharma. Therefore, these virtues collectively nurture one's path to enlightenment and heavenly existence, as prescribed in Vedantic philosophy.
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