Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अगतीन कागतीन अस्मान नष्टार्थान अर्थसिद्धये

Shloka (श्लोक)

अगतीन कागतीन अस्मान नष्टार्थान अर्थसिद्धये
कथं वै नानुपश्येयुर जनाः पश्यन्ति यादृशम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the perception of people regarding those who have lost their way in life.

Translations

English Translation

People often overlook or fail to see the plight of those who have lost their purpose or direction in life. This shloka reflects on the difficulty of acknowledging such a reality, emphasizing the ignorance that surrounds those in despair.

हिंदी अनुवाद

लोग अक्सर उन व्यक्तियों के बारे में अनदेखा कर देते हैं, जिन्होंने अपने जीवन में उद्देश्य या दिशा खो दी है। यह श्लोक इस वास्तविकता को स्वीकार करने में कठिनाई को दर्शाता है, जो निराशा में डूबे लोगों के चारों ओर की बेखबरी पर बल देता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Shanti Parva, highlighting moral and philosophical dilemmas faced by individuals who may lose direction in life.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka signifies the societal tendency to ignore the struggles of individuals who may not conform to traditional expectations.

Application

It encourages self-reflection on our awareness of others’ hardships and emphasizes compassion and understanding in our interactions.