Mahabharata Shanti Parva – परियं हि हर्षजननं हर्ष उत्सेकवर्धनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

परियं हि हर्षजननं हर्ष उत्सेकवर्धनः
उत्सेकॊ नरकायैव तस्मात तं संत्यजाम्य अहम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The feeling of joy arises from a person, and I abandon joy as it leads to suffering.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka speaks about the nature of joy and how it can lead to emotional turmoil. The speaker emphasizes that while joy is natural, one must learn to let go of it to avoid the path to suffering, which may include unnecessary entanglements in life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक खुशी की प्रकृति के बारे में है और कैसे यह भावनात्मक उथल-पुथल का कारण बन सकता है। वक्ता इस बात पर बल देता है कि जबकि खुशी स्वाभाविक है, इसे छोड़ने की सीख लेनी चाहिए ताकि पीड़ा के रास्ते से बचा जा सके।

Commentary

Context

This verse is from the Shanti Parva, teaching the importance of emotional detachment in overcoming sorrow.

Meaning

It highlights that true wisdom involves recognizing the ephemeral nature of happiness and prioritizing mental peace.

Application

In daily life, this can be applied by practicing non-attachment to fleeting happiness, thereby fostering inner strength and resilience.