Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अर्थायैव हि केषां चिद धननाशॊ भवत्य उत

Shloka (श्लोक)

अर्थायैव हि केषां चिद धननाशॊ भवत्य उत
अनन्त्यं तं सुखं मत्वा शरियम अन्यः परीक्षते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Wealth leads to disaster for some, recognizing it as an ephemeral joy, others seek stability.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka explains how wealth can be a source of distress for some individuals. It discusses how realizing the temporary nature of tangible pleasures prompts some to seek something more enduring in life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि धन कुछ लोगों के लिए दुःख का कारण बन सकता है। यह इस बात पर चर्चा करता है कि जब किसी विशेष प्रकार की सुख की अस्थायी nature का एहसास होता है तो कुछ लोग जीवन में स्थायी चीज़ें खोजने लगते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is found in the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, emphasizing the transient nature of wealth and prosperity.

Meaning

It reflects on human tendencies towards attachment to material wealth and the realization that true happiness lies beyond the material.

Application

This teaching encourages individuals to seek deeper fulfillment in life rather than being solely focused on wealth and its ephemeral nature.