Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तत्रापि लभते दुःखं तत्रापि लभते सुखम

Shloka (श्लोक)

तत्रापि लभते दुःखं तत्रापि लभते सुखम
करॊधलॊभौ तु तत्रापि कृत्वा वयसनम अर्छति

⚡ Quick Meaning

In both circumstances, one can find happiness and sorrow, driven by desires and anger that lead to suffering.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka discusses how experiences of joy and sorrow are available irrespective of the situation, emphasizing that attachments driven by greed and anger contribute to suffering. It teaches that the state of one’s mind determines emotional responses in any given circumstance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि आनंद और दुःख के अनुभव किसी भी स्थिति में मिल जाते हैं, यह रेखांकित करते हुए कि लोभ और क्रोध द्वारा प्रेरितattachments suffering में योगदान करते हैं। यह सिखाता है कि किसी भी स्थिति में व्यक्ति के मन की अवस्था उसकी भावनात्मक प्रतिक्रियाओं को निर्धारित करती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva underscores the duality of life, revealing that emotional experiences are universal and often stem from internal influences rather than external circumstances.

Meaning

It presents the idea that consciousness determines emotional experiences, relying on one’s internal state rather than external situations.

Application

This shloka encourages self-reflection and mindfulness, suggesting individuals can cultivate happiness by transcending desires and attachments, leading to liberation from suffering.