Mahabharata Shanti Parva – नाशं विनाशम ऐश्वर्यं सुखदुःखे भवाभवौ

Shloka (श्लोक)

नाशं विनाशम ऐश्वर्यं सुखदुःखे भवाभवौ
विप्रान पराप्यैवम अत्यर्थं न परहृष्येन न च वयथेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

We should not be elated by success or distressed by failure in the face of external realities.

Translations

English Translation

This verse conveys the wisdom that material gains and losses do not define one’s essence. True wisdom lies in understanding that circumstances are transient and not allowing oneself to be swayed by them.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात को स्पष्ट करता है कि भौतिक लाभ और हानि व्यक्ति की असली पहचान नहीं होती। सच्चा ज्ञान इस बात में है कि घटनाएँ अस्थायी हैं और हमें उन्हें देखकर प्रभावित नहीं होना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

Located in the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, this shloka emphasizes stability and equanimity amidst life’s fluctuations.

Meaning

The essence of this verse teaches the importance of maintaining a balanced mindset regardless of life’s ups and downs.

Application

One can apply this wisdom in daily life by practicing detachment from material outcomes, focusing instead on inner peace.