Mahabharata Shanti Parva – दुःखं विद्याद उपादानाद अभिमानाच च वर्धते

Shloka (श्लोक)

दुःखं विद्याद उपादानाद अभिमानाच च वर्धते
तयागात तेभ्यॊ निरॊधः सयान निर१धज्ञॊ विमुच्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses how identification and attachment to suffering can intensify pain, and liberation comes through renunciation.

Translations

English Translation

Suffering intensifies with attachment and ego; by letting go of these, one can achieve relief and liberation, releasing the soul from bondage.

हिंदी अनुवाद

दुःख लगाव और अहंकार के साथ बढ़ता है; इनसे मुक्ति पाकर, कोई राहत और स्वतंत्रता प्राप्त कर सकता है, आत्मा को बंधन से मुक्त कर सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse encapsulates the essence of overcoming suffering and the role of non-attachment in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It shows that our suffering is often self-imposed through our attachments and that freedom lies in relinquishing those bonds.

Application

By practicing detachment and letting go of identification with pain, individuals can find true peace and liberation in life.