Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न स रात्रौ सुखं शेते स सर्प इव वेश्मनि

Shloka (श्लोक)

न स रात्रौ सुखं शेते स सर्प इव वेश्मनि
यः कॊपयति निर्दॊषं स दॊषॊ ऽभयन्तरं जनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

One who harbors anger without fault does not find peace, much like a serpent in a house.

Translations

English Translation

A person who is guilty of internal ills, devoid of any acknowledgment of their faults, finds no tranquility at night, akin to a serpent that lurks in a house, always in agitation, representing an unstable mind.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति अपने दोषों को स्वीकार नहीं करता और क्रोध से भरा रहता है, वह रात में सुख से नहीं सोता, जैसे एक घर में बिच्छू हमेशा बेचैन रहता है, यह भी एक अशांत मन का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reflects the themes of inner turmoil and external pretense in the Udyoga Parva of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The comparison to a serpent emphasizes the dangers of harboring unchecked emotions, leading to inner chaos.

Application

We should cultivate awareness of our emotions; letting go of anger leads to inner peace and stability.