Mahabharata Vana Parva – हास्यवस्तुषु चाप्य अस्य वर्तमानेषु केषु चित

Shloka (श्लोक)

हास्यवस्तुषु चाप्य अस्य वर्तमानेषु केषु चित
नातिगाढं परहृष्येत न चाप्य उन्मत्तवद धसेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

In situations of humor, one should not overly rejoice or behave irrationally.

Translations

English Translation

In matters of humor, one should not become overly joyous nor act in a crazed manner, maintaining a balanced emotional response.

हिंदी अनुवाद

हास्य के मामलों में, किसी को भी अत्यधिक प्रसन्न नहीं होना चाहिए और न ही पागलपन से कार्य करना चाहिए, बल्कि संतुलित भावनात्मक प्रतिक्रिया बनाए रखनी चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This shloka stresses the need for measured reactions, even in light-hearted situations.

Meaning

It conveys that joy must be tempered with restraint, preventing irrational behavior.

Application

This teaching applies universally—maintaining a sense of balance allows for better judgment in all situations.