Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तमः शवभ्र निभं दृष्ट्वा वर्षबुद्बुद संनिभम

Shloka (श्लोक)

तमः शवभ्र निभं दृष्ट्वा वर्षबुद्बुद संनिभम
नाश परायं सुखाद धीनं नाशॊत्तरम अभावगम
रजस तमसि संमग्नं पङ्के दविपम इवावशम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the entrapment of beings in ignorance and the resulting emotional turmoil.

Translations

English Translation

Upon witnessing the dark clouds of ignorance akin to blooming lotuses, one realizes that endless entrapment leads to no ultimate liberation from sorrow. Thus, being trapped in the mud of rajas and tamas, one remains helpless.

हिंदी अनुवाद

अज्ञान के काले बादलों को देखकर, जो कि खिलते कमलों के समान हैं, एक व्यक्ति यह महसूस करता है कि अंतहीन बंधन दुख से हमेशा मुक्त नहीं करता। इस प्रकार, रजस और तमस के कीचड़ में फंसे होने से, व्यक्ति बेजोड़ होता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse highlights the struggle against ignorance and emotional pain found within the Shanti Parva, urging a path towards enlightenment.

Meaning

The shloka underlines the importance of overcoming ignorance, as it leads to perpetual suffering and defenselessness in life.

Application

By striving for knowledge and wisdom, one can rise above ignorance and its turbid emotions, leading to freedom from suffering.