Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यद यद आगमसंयुक्तं न कृत्स्नम उपशाम्यति

Shloka (श्लोक)

यद यद आगमसंयुक्तं न कृत्स्नम उपशाम्यति
अथ तत्राप्य उपादत्ते तमॊ वयक्तम इवानृतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Anything associated with ignorance does not achieve complete calmness, and it continually gives rise to visible disturbances.

Translations

English Translation

This verse emphasizes that anything tied to ignorance cannot experience total tranquility. Even in such states, lingering disturbances persist, manifesting the inherent nature of ignorance as inauthentic.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो भी अज्ञानता से जुड़ा होता है, वह पूरी शांति नहीं प्राप्त कर सकता। ऐसी परिस्थितियों में भी, बाधाएँ बनी रहती हैं, जो अज्ञानता की जन्मजात प्रकृति को प्रकट करती हैं।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this shloka exemplifies the persistent nature of ignorance, and its inability to allow genuine peace and stability in one’s life.

Meaning

The message stresses that ignorance brings with it disturbances, indicating that superficial calmness is merely temporary and can never lead to true contentment.

Application

Recognizing this, one should strive for clarity and knowledge, as they are essential for enduring peace, rather than settling in the temporary relief that ignorance may offer.