Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न मातृपितृशुश्रूसा न च दैवतपूजनम

Shloka (श्लोक)
न मातृपितृशुश्रूसा न च दैवतपूजनम
नान्यॊ गुणसमाचारः पुरुषस्य सुखावहः
⚡ Quick Meaning
Neither care for parents nor worshiping deities brings happiness to a person.
Translations
English Translation
This verse expresses the idea that the happiness of a person is not solely reliant on serving parents or worshiping gods, but rather on deeper qualities and virtuous actions. It stresses the importance of personal attributes in achieving inner contentment.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक व्यक्त करता है कि किसी व्यक्ति की खुशी केवल माता-पिता की सेवा या देवता की पूजा पर निर्भर नहीं होती, बल्कि गहरे गुणों और नैतिक कार्यों पर होती है। यह आंतरिक संतोष प्राप्त करने में व्यक्तिगत विशेषताओं के महत्व पर जोर देता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse appears in the Shanti Parva, exploring the themes of morality, duty, and the essence of true happiness.
Meaning
It suggests that true happiness goes beyond traditional duties and is found within inherent qualities and virtues.
Application
This inspires individuals to focus on cultivating virtue and character for lasting happiness rather than solely on societal expectations.
