Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पुत्रदारकुटुम्बेषु सक्ताः सीदन्ति जन्तवः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पुत्रदारकुटुम्बेषु सक्ताः सीदन्ति जन्तवः
सरः पङ्कार्णवे मग्ना जीर्णा वनगजा इव

⚡ Quick Meaning

Attachments to family lead to suffering similar to drowned creatures.

Translations

English Translation

This verse compares those overly attached to family and wealth to animals that are drowned in a swamp. Just like these creatures suffer and perish, humans also face despair when they are too attached to their kin.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक परिवार और धन के प्रति अत्यधिक लगाव को उन जानवरों से तुलना करता है जो कीचड़ में डूब जाते हैं। जैसे ये प्राणी दुख भोगते हैं, वैसे ही मनुष्य भी अपने परिवार के प्रति अत्यधिक लगाव में निराशा का सामना करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

In the Shanti Parva, this verse discusses the perils of deep emotional dependency on family.

Meaning

The shloka emphasizes that familial attachment can lead to a state of despair and suffering.

Application

One should strive for balance in relationships to avoid becoming overwhelmed by emotional dependencies.