Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – एषा मे परमा शान्तिर यया शाम्यति मे मनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

एषा मे परमा शान्तिर यया शाम्यति मे मनः
यदि तव अयुद्धम इष्टं वॊ वयं शान्त्यै यतामहे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses the desire for supreme peace in the context of war.

Translations

English Translation

This verse reveals a yearning for tranquility, indicating that if avoiding war is best for maintaining peace, then the speaker is inclined towards that choice.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक शांति की उपासना करता है, यह बताता है कि यदि युद्ध से परहेज करके शांति बनी रही, तो उस विकल्प को अपनाने की इच्छा है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set in the Udyoga Parva, where discussions of conflict and peace arise among the great warriors of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

It conveys the complexity of the mind, affected by situations of potential conflict and a longing for peace.

Application

In conflicts, one can seek peace and consider non-violent resolutions, reflecting the deeper wisdom of this shloka.