Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सुखं दुःखान्तम आलस्यं दाक्ष्यं दुःखं सुखॊदयम

Shloka (श्लोक)

सुखं दुःखान्तम आलस्यं दाक्ष्यं दुःखं सुखॊदयम
भूतिः शरीर हरीर धृतिः सिद्धिर नादक्षे निवसन्त्य उत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Happiness and sorrow are intermingled; there is always a balance between ease and struggle in life.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys that happiness is always in opposition to sorrow, reflecting life’s duality. It emphasizes that ease and skill often coexist with challenges and pain, suggesting a balance that defines the human experience.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह प्रदर्शित करता है कि खुशी हमेशा दुःख के विपरीत होती है, जीवन की द्वंद्वता को प्रतिबिंबित करता है। यह बताता है कि आसानी और कौशल अक्सर चुनौतियों और दर्द के साथ-साथ होते हैं, जो मानव अनुभव को परिभाषित करता है।

Commentary

Context

Included in the Shanti Parva, this verse speaks of the inherent balance within the human condition, contrasting emotions and experiences.

Meaning

It illustrates the inevitability of contrasting feelings in life, reinforcing the notion that one cannot exist without the other.

Application

Embracing both joy and sorrow allows for a deeper understanding of life’s experiences, promoting acceptance and resilience.