Mahabharata Shanti Parva – विषयेषु च संसर्गाच छाश्वतस्य नसंश्रयात

Shloka (श्लोक)

विषयेषु च संसर्गाच छाश्वतस्य नसंश्रयात
मनसा चान्यद आकाङ्क्षन परं न परतिपद्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

From attachment to worldly objects, one does not attain eternal peace of mind.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka explains that due to attachment to sensory experiences and material objects, one fails to attain everlasting fulfillment and peace. Instead, such attachment distorts desires, causing the mind to wander and remain dissatisfied.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि इंद्रिय अनुभवों और भौतिक वस्तुओं के प्रति आसक्ति के कारण, कोई भी अनंत संतोष और शांति नहीं प्राप्त कर पाता। इसके बजाय, ऐसी आसक्ति इच्छाओं को विकृत करती है, जिससे मन भटकता है और असंतुष्ट रहता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Shanti Parva and illustrates the consequences of sensory attachment.

Meaning

It teaches that true peace comes from detachment, not from engaging with desires linked to the senses.

Application

One should practice detachment from materialism to cultivate a more peaceful and fulfilling life.