Mahabharata Shanti Parva – नित्यप्रमुदिता मूढा दिवि देवगणा इव

Shloka (श्लोक)
नित्यप्रमुदिता मूढा दिवि देवगणा इव
अवलेपेन महता परिदृब्धा विचेतसः
⚡ Quick Meaning
Perpetually delighted fools resemble divine beings, yet they are deeply ensnared by heavy ignorance.
Translations
English Translation
This verse compares ignorant people to celestial beings who seem perpetually joyous but are actually trapped in dense layers of ignorance. It offers a critical perspective on how external appearances can be deceiving, contrasting joy with the underlying reality of their state.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक मूर्खों की तुलना उन देवताओं की तरह करता है जो हमेशा आनंदित दिखाई देते हैं, जबकि वे वास्तव में अज्ञानता के भारी बंधनों में फंसे होते हैं। यह बाहरी स्वरूप को धोखा देने वाला बताता है और आनंद के साथ उनकी वास्तविक स्थिति के बीच का अंतर बताता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse, found in the Shanti Parva, illustrates the disparity between superficial joy and the truth hidden beneath ignorance.
Meaning
It emphasizes the contrast between external manifestations of happiness and the internal turmoil caused by ignorance.
Application
This serves as a reminder to seek deeper understanding rather than settling for superficial joy in life.
