Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सुखं च दुःखं च भवाभवौ च; लाभालाभौ मरणं जीवितं च

Shloka (श्लोक)

सुखं च दुःखं च भवाभवौ च; लाभालाभौ मरणं जीवितं च
पर्यायशः सर्वम इह सपृशन्ति; तस्माद धीरॊ नैव हृष्येन न कुप्येत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka encapsulates the cyclic nature of life and the importance of maintaining equanimity.

Translations

English Translation

Both happiness and sorrow, gain and loss, life and death are interrelated; thus, a wise person should neither be elated in joy nor upset in grief.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सुख और दुःख, लाभ और हानि, जीवन और मृत्यु आपस में जुड़े हैं; इसलिए, एक समझदार व्यक्ति को न तो खुशी में बहुत खुश होना चाहिए और न ही दुःख में निराश होना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is from Shanti Parva, emphasizing the cyclical nature of human life experiences.

Meaning

It teaches the necessity of maintaining balance and composure amidst the ups and downs of life.

Application

Strive for emotional stability, recognizing that all experiences are part of life’s larger tapestry.