Mahabharata Shanti Parva – परव्राजनं च नगराद अजिनैश च निवासनम

Shloka (श्लोक)
परव्राजनं च नगराद अजिनैश च निवासनम
महारण्यनिवासश च न तस्य समर्तुम अर्हसि
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka addresses the futility in various forms of residence or travel in the face of dire circumstances.
Translations
English Translation
The verse conveys that be it the journey for renunciation or different types of dwelling, these are inadequate for confronting the overwhelming challenges that lie before the Pandavas.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक इस बात को इंगित करता है कि चाहे त्याग की यात्रा हो या विभिन्न प्रकार के निवास, ये सभी पाण्डवों के सामने आने वाली कठिनाइयों का सामना करने के लिए पर्याप्त नहीं हैं।
Commentary
Context
This verse follows a narrative in the Shanti Parva reflecting on the struggles and existential challenges faced after the Kurukshetra war.
Meaning
The essence lies in realizing that external situations cannot provide refuge against internal conflicts and moral dilemmas.
Application
This shloka highlights the importance of addressing problems at their core rather than seeking external solutions that may not work.
