Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यद इष्टं तत सुखं पराहुर दवेष्यं दुःखम इहॊच्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

यद इष्टं तत सुखं पराहुर दवेष्यं दुःखम इहॊच्यते
कृताकृतस्य तपसः फलं पश्यस्व यादृशम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Happiness is what is desired, while pain is identified with aversion; observe the results of one’s actions and penance.

Translations

English Translation

What is wished for is happiness, and what is despised brings pain. This shloka invites reflection on the outcomes of one’s deeds, whether they are rooted in righteousness or unrighteousness, emphasizing the resulting consequences of one’s penance and actions as indicators of spiritual progress.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो इच्छित है वही सुख है, और जो नफरत की जाती है वह दुख लाती है। यह श्लोक हमें अपने कर्मों के परिणामों पर विचार करने के लिए आमंत्रित करता है, चाहे वे धर्म या अधर्म में उत्पन्न हों, और यह बताता है कि तप और कर्मों के परिणामों में आध्यात्मिक प्रगति का संकेत मिलता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse illustrates the dual nature of desires and feelings in human experience, highlighting their impact and significance.

Meaning

It emphasizes the importance of discerning one’s actions and their consequences, correlating them with the broader pursuit of happiness and avoidance of suffering.

Application

One should regularly reflect on their actions and their impacts on life’s happiness, striving to engage in righteous deeds for spiritual fulfillment.