Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सुखं मॊक्षसुखं लॊके न च लॊकॊ ऽवगच्छति

Shloka (श्लोक)

सुखं मॊक्षसुखं लॊके न च लॊकॊ ऽवगच्छति
परसक्तः पुत्रपशुषु धनधान्य समाकुलः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka underscores the delusion caused by attachments to worldly possessions.

Translations

English Translation

The verse indicates that true happiness and liberation from worldly existence are often obscured by excessive attachment to children, livestock, and wealth. It highlights the danger of becoming overly absorbed in material pursuits.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि सच में सुख और मोक्ष की प्राप्ति अक्सर बच्चों, संपत्ति, और धन में अत्यधिक आसक्ति के कारण धुंधली हो जाती है। यह भौतिक संसाधनों में समर्पित होने के खतरे को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka serves as a reminder within the larger discourse on attachment and enlightenment found in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It warns of how material desire can cloud one’s judgment, preventing the realization of deeper truths.

Application

In an era of consumerism, this shloka encourages mindfulness regarding our attachments and priorities.