Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – राज्यं हि सततं दुःखम आश्रमाश च सुदुर्विदाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

राज्यं हि सततं दुःखम आश्रमाश च सुदुर्विदाः
परिवारेण वै दुःखं दुर्धरं चाकृतात्मभिः
भूयिष्ठं च नरेन्द्राणां विद्यते न शुभा गतिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks about the pervasive and enduring nature of suffering in royal households and ashrams.

Translations

English Translation

The text reveals that both royal families and hermitages are filled with continuous suffering. Those with unworthy character experience severe forms of this suffering, leading to lamentable outcomes for the nobility. There seems to be no auspicious path available for them.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि राजपरिवारों और आश्रमों में निरंतर दुःख का साम्राज्य है। जो पात्रता को साधन कर रहे हैं वे इस दुःख का सामना करते हुए नृशंस परिणाम का अनुभव करते हैं। उनके लिए कोई शुभ मार्ग होने की सम्भावना नहीं है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Anushasana Parva, emphasizing the challenges encountered by rulers and sages alike.

Meaning

The shloka underscores the universality of suffering, irrespective of status, indicating that even those in power are not immune to hardship.

Application

One can reflect on this verse during times of personal struggle, as it serves to remind us of the shared nature of suffering across all lives.