Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न जानपदिकं दुःखम एकः शॊचितुम अर्हति

Shloka (श्लोक)

न जानपदिकं दुःखम एकः शॊचितुम अर्हति
अशॊचन परतिकुर्वीत यदि पश्येद उपक्रमम

⚡ Quick Meaning

No one has the right to grieve alone over social suffering; action must be taken.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka underscores that one should not mourn alone for societal issues. Instead, if one observes suffering externally, they shouldn’t just grieve but should take action to address it collectively.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि किसी भी सामाजिक suffering के लिए किसी को अकेला शोक नहीं करना चाहिए। इसके बजाय, यदि कोई बाहर से दुख देखता है, तो उसे केवल शोक नहीं करना चाहिए, बल्कि इसे सामूहिक रूप से संबोधित करने के लिए कार्रवाई करनी चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Shanti Parva, emphasizing a collective responsibility towards societal woes. It teaches us about empathy and action.

Meaning

The message here promotes awareness towards community suffering and calls for collective action rather than isolating oneself in despair.

Application

Engage in community service or support initiatives addressing local issues. Your actions can transform grief into positive contributions to society.