Mahabharata Shanti Parva – महाजालसमाकृष्टान सथले मत्स्यान इवॊद्धृतान

Shloka (श्लोक)

महाजालसमाकृष्टान सथले मत्स्यान इवॊद्धृतान
सनेहजालसमाकृष्टान पश्य जन्तून सुदुःखितान

⚡ Quick Meaning

Creatures caught in the net of affection suffer greatly.

Translations

English Translation

This verse draws a parallel between fish caught in a net and beings ensnared by the web of attachment. Just as caught fish struggle desperately, so do beings suffer when ensnared by emotional ties.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक प्रेम के जाले में फंसे प्राणियों और जाल में फंसे मछलियों के बीच समानता दिखाता है। जैसे फंसी हुई मछलियाँ desperately संघर्ष करती हैं, वैसे ही प्राणी भी भावनात्मक बंधनों में पीड़ा सहते हैं।

Commentary

Context

From the Shanti Parva, this verse highlights the suffering caused by attachment and dependency.

Meaning

It illustrates how emotional ties can lead to a state of struggle and sorrow among living beings.

Application

Recognizing and minimizing excessive attachments can help one lead a more peaceful life.