Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न तृप्तिः प्रिय लाभे ऽसति तृष्णा नाद्भिः परशाम्यति

Shloka (श्लोक)

न तृप्तिः प्रिय लाभे ऽसति तृष्णा नाद्भिः परशाम्यति
संप्रज्वलति सा भूयः समिद्भिर इव पावकः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Satisfaction is absent in the acquisition of loved things; desire does not cease with pleasure, it flames up again like fire with fuel.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka discusses the insatiable nature of human desire; it illustrates that even when we obtain what we love, desire continues to burn stronger, akin to flames being fed by more fuel.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक मानव इच्छाओं की असंतोषजनक प्रकृति पर चर्चा करता है; यह बताता है कि प्रिय वस्तुओं के प्राप्त होने पर भी तृष्णा शांत नहीं होती, जैसे इंधन से आग और भड़कती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse highlights the perpetual cycle of desire and dissatisfaction, common in philosophical teachings of various traditions.

Meaning

The shloka implicitly warns against letting desires control one’s happiness, illustrating the pattern of endless longing that humans often fall into.

Application

This insight leads us to practice contentment and mindfulness, reminding us that joy does not stem from constant chasing of desires.