Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यथा कश चिद वनं घॊरं बहु सर्पसरीसृपम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथा कश चिद वनं घॊरं बहु सर्पसरीसृपम
शवभ्रवत तॊयहीनं च दुर्गमं बहु कन्तकम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka compares difficult situations to a dense, dangerous forest with various hazards.

Translations

English Translation

Just as one might navigate a perilous forest teeming with snakes and creatures, and cut off from water, so too are some challenges vastly difficult and fraught with dangers.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जैसे एक व्यक्ति को जहरीले सांपों और जीवों से भरे खतरनाक जंगल से गुजरना पड़ता है, और पानी से कटकर, कुछ चुनौतियाँ भी अत्यंत कठिन और खतरनाक होती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka, featured in the Shanti Parva, underscores the perils of navigating complex challenges in life.

Meaning

It serves as a metaphor, illustrating how certain life experiences can feel overwhelming and full of dangers.

Application

By recognizing difficulties in life as daunting environments, one may be better prepared to navigate and confront such challenges.