Mahabharata Shanti Parva – आत्मनश चपलॊ नास्ति कुतॊ ऽनयेषां भविष्यति

Shloka (श्लोक)

आत्मनश चपलॊ नास्ति कुतॊ ऽनयेषां भविष्यति
तस्मात सर्वाणि कार्याणि चपलॊ हन्त्य असंशयम

⚡ Quick Meaning

If one is unsettled in oneself, how can stability be expected in others?

Translations

English Translation

This shloka asserts that true steadiness must first come from within; if an individual lacks balance, it is unrealistic to expect it from others around them, emphasizing self-awareness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात को व्यक्त करता है कि सच्ची स्थिरता पहले आत्म से आनी चाहिए; यदि कोई व्यक्ति संतुलन में नहीं है, तो उसके चारों ओर के लोगों से इसकी अपेक्षा करना अवास्तविक है, आत्म-ज्ञान पर जोर देते हुए।

Commentary

Context

This teaching in the Shanti Parva encourages individuals to introspect and cultivate personal stability before addressing external relationships.

Meaning

It highlights that the foundation of effective interactions rests on one’s inner peace and clarity.

Application

This shloka inspires self-examination and growth, reminding us to stabilize ourselves before we reach out to assist others.