Mahabharata Shanti Parva – ते वयं पृथिवी हेतॊर अवध्यान पृथिवीसमान

Shloka (श्लोक)

ते वयं पृथिवी हेतॊर अवध्यान पृथिवीसमान
संपरित्यज्य जीवामॊ हीनार्था हतबान्धवाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the feeling of abandonment tied to earthly existence.

Translations

English Translation

The verse speaks of how the land does not yield anything beneficial when one loses dear ones in the quest for survival and sustenance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि जब कोई अपने प्रियजनों को खो देता है, तो पृथ्वी कुछ भी लाभकारी नहीं देती, यह जीवित रहने और जीवन यापन की हानि को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Found within the discussions of the Shanti Parva, it articulates the despair felt after loss in the midst of conflict.

Meaning

This reinforces the idea that material possessions hold no value without the presence of loved ones.

Application

Encouraging individuals to value relationships over material gains becomes paramount in such reflections.