Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पश्यन परह्राद भूतानाम उत्पत्तिम अनिमित्ततः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पश्यन परह्राद भूतानाम उत्पत्तिम अनिमित्ततः
हरासं वृद्धिं विनाशं च न परहृष्ये न च वयथे

⚡ Quick Meaning

One should remain unaffected by the emergence, growth, and decay of beings.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys that one should observe the cycle of creation, growth, and destruction in beings without getting elated or grieving. It emphasizes the importance of equanimity amidst life’s events.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि मनुष्य को प्राणियों के निर्माण, विकास और नाश के चक्र का अवलोकन करते समय न तो खुशी होनी चाहिए और न ही दु:ख। यह जीवन की घटनाओं के बीच समता बनाए रखने के महत्व पर जोर देता है।

Commentary

Context

These verses from the Shanti Parva illustrate the wisdom of self-control and maintaining peace in the face of life’s transitory nature as conveyed through sage-like teachings.

Meaning

The essence of this verse is to remind individuals of the ephemeral nature of existence, urging them to rise above pleasures and pains.

Application

In daily life, this shloka encourages mindfulness and detachment to handle success and failure gracefully, fostering inner peace.