Mahabharata Shanti Parva – वैरम अन्तिकम आसज्य यः परीतिं कर्तुम इच्छति

Shloka (श्लोक)

वैरम अन्तिकम आसज्य यः परीतिं कर्तुम इच्छति
मृन्मयस्येव भग्नस्य तस्य संधिर न विद्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

A person who wishes to create harmony amidst enmity resembles someone attempting to mend broken clay; reconciliation is impossible.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates the futility of seeking peace in the midst of hostility, comparing it to trying to repair shattered pottery. It emphasizes that true reconciliation cannot occur when there is an underlying enmity that has yet to be addressed.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दुश्मनी के बीच में शांति पाने की व्यर्थता को दर्शाता है, इसे टूटे हुए बर्तन को मरम्मत करने के प्रयास के समान बताता है। यह इस बात पर जोर देता है कि जब तक नफरत की जड़ समस्याओं का सामना नहीं किया जाता, तब तक असली मेल जोल संभव नहीं होता।

Commentary

Context

This verse captures the essence of conflicts discussed in the Shanti Parva, particularly focusing on the challenges of reconciliation.

Meaning

It expresses the complexities of resolving conflicts and highlights the need for addressing underlying issues before peace can be achieved.

Application

This teaches us to acknowledge and resolve deeper issues in conflict to pave the way for a harmonious resolution.