Mahabharata Shanti Parva – ये च मूढतमा लॊके ये च बुद्धेः परं गताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ये च मूढतमा लॊके ये च बुद्धेः परं गताः
ते नराः सुखम एधन्ते कलिश्यत्य अन्तरितॊ जनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those who are bewildered in this world and those who have attained supreme wisdom, experience joy while the ignorant suffer in the interior of their being.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes the contrast between individuals lacking understanding and those who embody wisdom. The former are bound in ignorance and unending suffering, while the wise find joy. It emphasizes the distinction in experience based on one’s state of mind and understanding.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बिना समझ के लोगों और जो सर्वोच्च ज्ञान को प्राप्त कर चुके हैं, के बीच के अंतर को व्यक्त करता है। पूर्व कर्मों के साथ बंधा अज्ञान दुख उठाता है, जबकि ज्ञानी आनंद प्राप्त करते हैं। यह मन की स्थिति और समझ पर ध्यान केंद्रित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Shanti Parva and reflects upon the human experience, emphasizing the consequences of ignorance versus wisdom.

Meaning

The essence of this verse is the idea that wisdom leads one to joy, while lack of insight brings about suffering.

Application

This shloka encourages individuals to pursue knowledge and wisdom in order to transcend suffering and achieve true happiness.