Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सुखात सुखतरं पराप्तॊ भगवंस तवत्कृते हय अहम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[क]सुखात सुखतरं पराप्तॊ भगवंस तवत्कृते हय अहम
धर्ममूलां शरियं पराप्य पाप्मा नष्ट इहाद्य मे

⚡ Quick Meaning

Material happiness pales in comparison to the joy derived from dharma.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka states that achieved happiness feels incomplete without the grounding of dharma, which brings true joy. The speaker acknowledges that all sins are washed away when one’s actions are rooted in dharma.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि भौतिक सुख केवल धर्म के सहारे ही स्थायी हो सकता है। जब हम धर्म का पालन करते हैं, तो हमारे सारे पाप मिट जाते हैं और हमें सच्चा सुख प्राप्त होता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is rooted in discussions about ethical living and the rewards of adhering to righteous values, emphasizing the relationship between happiness and dharma.

Meaning

It teaches that true joy stems from ethical living, and without that foundation, material achievements are meaningless.

Application

In practical life, this reminds us to root our actions in righteousness, making our successes more fulfilling and significant.