Mahabharata Shanti Parva – नैव नित्यं जयस तात नैव नित्यं पराजयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

नैव नित्यं जयस तात नैव नित्यं पराजयः
तस्माद भॊजयितव्यश च भॊक्तव्यश च परॊ जनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Victory and defeat are transient; hence, one must engage in giving and receiving.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that neither victory nor defeat is permanent in nature. Therefore, one should focus on the acts of giving and receiving from others, recognizing the impermanence of these states.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि न तो विजय और न ही पराजय स्थायी हैं। इसलिए, हमें दूसरों को देने और प्राप्त करने के कार्यों पर ध्यान केंद्रित करना चाहिए, जो इन अवस्थाओं की अस्थिरता को स्वीकार करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Shanti Parva, where Lord Krishna imparts wisdom regarding the nature of success and failure during challenging times.

Meaning

The essence of this verse suggests that one should remain detached from outcomes, focusing instead on actions and their innate values.

Application

In daily life, this shloka encourages us to engage in giving and sharing without being overly concerned about winning or losing.