Mahabharata Shanti Parva – परत्यक्षं तु कुरुश्रेष्ठ तयज लॊभम इहात्मना

Shloka (श्लोक)

परत्यक्षं तु कुरुश्रेष्ठ तयज लॊभम इहात्मना
तयक्त्वा लॊभं सुखं लॊके परेत्य चानुचरिष्यसि

⚡ Quick Meaning

Abandon greed for true happiness in this life and beyond.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka instructs one to renounce greed for the sake of attaining true happiness on earth and suggests that by doing so, one ensures a favorable afterlife.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक व्यक्ति को लिप्सा को त्यागने की सलाह देता है, ताकि वह इस जीवन में और उसके बाद सच्चे सुख को प्राप्त कर सके। इसके साथ, इससे एक सुखद परलोक की संभावना भी बनती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from Shanti Parva teaches the importance of giving up greed to unlock true fulfillment during one’s lifetime.

Meaning

Here, the text illustrates that real contentment is only possible when one is free from the distractions of greed.

Application

In everyday life, fostering generosity and compassion over greed leads to a more rewarding existence for oneself and others.