Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पर्यायैर हन्यमानानाम अभियॊक्ता न विद्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

पर्यायैर हन्यमानानाम अभियॊक्ता न विद्यते
दुःखम एतत तु यद दवेष्टा कर्ताहम इति मन्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

For those who are in a state of suffering, their tormentor is the one who perceives themselves as the doer of their own misfortunes.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka points out that when people experience hardship, it is often due to their own mindset that identifies a source of suffering. It underscores that suffering is more connected to one’s perception of being a doer of their unfortunate circumstances.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह इंगित करता है कि जब लोग कठिनाइयों का सामना करते हैं, तो यह अक्सर उनके अपने मानसिकता की वजह से होता है जो अपनी मुश्किलों का कारण मानते हैं। यह बताता है कि दुःख अधिकतर हमारी दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण परिस्थितियों के कर्ता के रूप में पहचानने से जुड़ा है।

Commentary

Context

This excerpt from the Shanti Parva illustrates the philosophical stance on suffering and the role of perception in human experiences.

Meaning

It emphasizes the importance of recognizing that our pain often stems from our own beliefs about our circumstances rather than external factors.

Application

We can reflect on this teaching to shift our perspective and alleviate suffering by understanding our role in our experiences and thoughts.