Mahabharata Shanti Parva – देवा वै दुष्करं कृत्वा विभूतिं परमां गताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

देवा वै दुष्करं कृत्वा विभूतिं परमां गताः
तस्माद गार्हस्थ्यम उद्वॊढुं दुष्करं परब्रवीमि वः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The gods achieved greatness through hard actions.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka asserts that even the divine have worked hard for their advancements, illustrating that greatness results from challenging efforts. The message encourages humans to face similar tests in order to reach ultimate domestic or spiritual goals.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि देवों ने अपनी उन्नति के लिए कठिन परिश्रम किया है। यह दर्शाता है कि महानता मेहनत के परिणामस्वरूप मिलती है और यह मनुष्यों को भी इसी प्रकार के कार्यों का सामना करने के लिए प्रेरित करता है।

Commentary

Context

Within the Shanti Parva, this verse underlines the challenges faced by the divine as a model for humanity’s striving.

Meaning

The truth revealed here is essential—that effort and determination are the keys to success, whether in divine contexts or earthly endeavors.

Application

This serves as motivation to embrace challenges in our own lives, pushing through difficulties to achieve both spiritual and worldly success.