Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सुखस्यानन्तरं दुःखं दुःखस्यानन्तरं सुखम

Shloka (श्लोक)

सुखस्यानन्तरं दुःखं दुःखस्यानन्तरं सुखम
न नित्यं लभते दुःखं न नित्यं लभते सुखम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Happiness follows suffering, and suffering follows happiness; neither is permanent.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka speaks to the cyclical nature of happiness and suffering, indicating that neither state can be relied upon to last forever, reminding people to embrace the full spectrum of emotional experiences in life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सुख और दुःख की चक्रीय प्रकृति के बारे में है, यह दर्शाता है कि कोई भी स्थिति कभी स्थायी नहीं होती, जिससे लोगों को जीवन के सभी भावनात्मक अनुभवों को अपनाने की याद दिलाई जाती है।

Commentary

Context

In Shanti Parva, this shloka serves to encourage individuals to understand and accept the impermanent aspects of their emotional states.

Meaning

The teaching here is about recognizing the transient moments of joy and sorrow in life, helping to cultivate resilience against life’s fluctuations.

Application

By internalizing this shloka, one can learn to appreciate both happiness and sorrow as integral parts of life’s journey, promoting a more grounded perspective.