Mahabharata Shanti Parva – ईहा धनस्य न सुखा लब्ध्वा चिन्ता च भूयसी

Shloka (श्लोक)

ईहा धनस्य न सुखा लब्ध्वा चिन्ता च भूयसी
लब्धानाशॊ यथा मृत्युर लब्धं भवति वा न वा

⚡ Quick Meaning

Wealth, when obtained, does not bring happiness; rather, it invites greater concerns—like death, it can be gained or lost.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reflects on the illusory nature of wealth. Acquiring money does not guarantee happiness and often leads to more significant worries. The comparison to death highlights the temporary nature of both wealth and life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक धन की भ्रांतिपूर्ण प्रकृति पर विचार करता है। पैसे को प्राप्त करना खुशी की गारंटी नहीं होती और यह अक्सर बड़े चिंताओं को आमंत्रित करता है। मृत्यु के साथ तुलना दोनों धन और जीवन की अस्थायी प्रकृति को उजागर करती है।

Commentary

Context

In the Shanti Parva, this verse serves as a poignant reminder of the pitfalls associated with greedy desires for wealth, prompting reflection on what constitutes true happiness.

Meaning

It teaches that wealth can be as fickle as life itself, and true contentment cannot be rooted in material acquisition but found in deeper wants.

Application

This wisdom encourages a reevaluation of priorities, prompting individuals to seek fulfillment beyond mere acquisition of material wealth.