Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न वित्तेन न पारुष्यैर न सान्त्वेन न च शरुतैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

न वित्तेन न पारुष्यैर न सान्त्वेन न च शरुतैः
वैराग्निः शाम्यते राजन्न और्वाग्निर इव सागरे

⚡ Quick Meaning

True detachment cannot be achieved through material wealth or counsel, but only through internal resolve, much like a fire calmed in the ocean.

Translations

English Translation

One cannot attain genuine detachment through wealth, discussions, or faint distractions. Only sincere resolve can bring about calmness similar to fire being subdued in the vast ocean.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वास्तविक विरक्ति से संपत्ति, विचारों या साधारण व्याकुलताओं के माध्यम से प्राप्त नहीं की जा सकती। केवल सच्चे संकल्प से शांति प्राप्त की जा सकती है, जैसे आग समुद्र में शांत होती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the essence of inner resolve over materialistic means, highlighting a theme present throughout the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It illustrates that true peace arises not from external factors, but from a deep, personal commitment to detachment.

Application

In daily life, this teaches us that genuine tranquility comes from introspection rather than external validations.