Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अजस्रम एव मॊहार्तॊ दुःखेषु सुखसंज्ञितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अजस्रम एव मॊहार्तॊ दुःखेषु सुखसंज्ञितः
बध्यते मथ्यते चैव कर्मभिर मन्थवत सदा

⚡ Quick Meaning

The being, lost in delusion, thinks of happiness amidst suffering.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights the condition of being trapped in illusions, where one confuses temporary happiness for true joy amid suffering. It indicates how actions entangle an individual in cycles of mental distress.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक भ्रम में फंसे हुए व्यक्ति की स्थिति को उजागर करता है, जहाँ कोई दुःख के बीच असली खुशी को भ्रमित करता है। यह दिखाता है कि कैसे क्रियाएँ एक व्यक्ति को मानसिक तनाव के चक्र में फंसा देती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This teaching from the Shanti Parva illustrates the struggle between truth and illusion in the pursuit of happiness.

Meaning

It suggests that one must discern between fleeting pleasures and lasting contentment to achieve true peace.

Application

This serves as guidance to seek deeper understanding and fulfillment beyond superficial joys, fostering inner peace and stability.