Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अथ यद दुःखसंयुक्तम अतुष्टिकरम आत्मनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथ यद दुःखसंयुक्तम अतुष्टिकरम आत्मनः
परवृत्तं रज इत्य एव तन्न असंरभ्य चिन्तयेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

When sorrow is intertwined with dissatisfaction, it arises from the quality of rajas.

Translations

English Translation

Whenever sorrow is associated with discontent, it is directly linked to the force of rajas. Such feelings should not be entertained or focused upon.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जब भी दुःख असंतोष के साथ जुड़ा होता है, यह रज गुण से संबंधित होता है। ऐसी भावनाओं पर ध्यान नहीं देना चाहिए या उन्हें बड़े पैमाने पर सोचना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This shloka identifies the nature of sorrow as related to rajas, framing it in the wider discussion of human emotions in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It teaches that negative feelings associated with rajas do not contribute to our inner peace and should be avoided.

Application

Awareness of rajas can guide individuals to lessen its influence, promoting a more stable and peaceful emotional state.