Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तद अल्पसुखम अत्यर्थं बहुदुःखम असारवत

Shloka (श्लोक)

तद अल्पसुखम अत्यर्थं बहुदुःखम असारवत
कॊ राज्यम अभिपद्येत पराप्य चॊपशमं लभेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys that a kingdom centered on fleeting pleasures leads to much suffering, rendering it insignificant.

Translations

English Translation

Why would one desire a kingdom that brings little happiness and is primarily a source of profound sorrow? Such a land, rooted in ephemeral delights, ultimately fails to provide long-lasting peace or fulfillment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कोई ऐसा राज्य क्यों चाहें जो थोड़ी खुशी दे और जो मुख्य रूप से गहरे दुख का कारण हो? ऐसा क्षेत्र, जो क्षणिक आनंद में जड़ित हो, अंततः स्थायी शांति या संतोष प्रदान करने में विफल रहता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Shanti Parva, this verse reinforces the lesson that true happiness cannot arise from superficial gains.

Meaning

It signifies that material pursuits devoid of deeper meaning lead only to suffering and dissatisfaction.

Application

This encourages rulers and citizens alike to seek genuine joy and stability, rather than transient pleasures.