Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अर्थसिद्धिम अनर्थं च जीवितं मरणं तथा

Shloka (श्लोक)

अर्थसिद्धिम अनर्थं च जीवितं मरणं तथा
सुखदुःखफलं चैव न दवेष्मि न च कामये

⚡ Quick Meaning

I do not hate or desire worldly outcomes.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka expresses a profound detachment from worldly desires regarding success and failure, life and death. It emphasizes the neutrality of a wise individual towards the dualities of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दुनिया में सफलता और असफलता, जीवन और मृत्यु के प्रति गहरे अपरिग्रह को व्यक्त करता है। यह विद्वान व्यक्ति की अस्तित्व के द्वैतों के प्रति तटस्थता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka illustrates the spiritual ideal of remaining aloof from desires and aversions, a key teaching in the philosophical discourse of Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It signifies that transcending attachment to the fruits of actions leads to true liberation and peace.

Application

In practice, cultivating a mindset that is not swayed by success or failure can foster a balanced approach to life’s challenges.