Mahabharata Shanti Parva – एवं तस्य परवृत्तस्य नित्यम एवानुपश्यतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

एवं तस्य परवृत्तस्य नित्यम एवानुपश्यतः
रागद्वेषौ विवर्धेते हय अनित्यत्वम अपश्यतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Attachment and aversion grow for one who does not perceive permanence.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights the dual nature of human emotions—attachment and aversion—suggesting that these emotions proliferate in the minds of individuals who fail to recognize the transient nature of existence and their circumstances.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक मानविक भावनाओं की द्वंद्वात्मकता—लगाव और द्वेष—को उजागर करता है, यह सुझाव देते हुए कि ये भावनाएँ उन लोगों में बढ़ती हैं जो अस्तित्व और उनके परिस्थितियों की अस्थायी प्रकृति को पहचान नहीं पाते।

Commentary

Context

Situated in the Shanti Parva, this shloka addresses the inherent challenges of human emotions amidst the quest for understanding and tranquility.

Meaning

It suggests that awareness of the impermanence of life can alleviate emotional turmoil, fostering peace and clarity within one’s mind.

Application

Practicing mindfulness and awareness of the transient nature of life can help individuals manage their emotions more effectively.