Mahabharata Shanti Parva – स सर्वतः परिभ्रष्टः सार्थाद देशात तथार्थतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

स सर्वतः परिभ्रष्टः सार्थाद देशात तथार्थतः
एकाकी वयद्रवत तत्र वने किं पुरुषॊ यथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

A person who is lost everywhere, wandering alone in the forest, is like a man in deep despair.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reflects the state of a person who, feeling lost and despondent, wanders alone in the woods. It draws a parallel between the existential crisis faced by individuals and their psychological struggles.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस व्यक्ति की स्थिति को दर्शाता है, जो हर जगह खोया हुआ और निराश होकर जंगल में अकेला भटक रहा है। यह व्यक्तियों द्वारा सामना किए गए अस्तित्वगत संकट और उनके मनोवैज्ञानिक संघर्षों के बीच एक समानता खींचता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka comes from the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, emphasizing the themes of isolation and despair.

Meaning

It suggests that one can feel desolate even in vast landscapes, highlighting an internal struggle.

Application

This shloka encourages individuals to confront their feelings of loneliness and seek community and connection.