Mahabharata Shanti Parva – भूयांसं लभते कलेशं या गौर भवति दुर दुहा

Shloka (श्लोक)

भूयांसं लभते कलेशं या गौर भवति दुर दुहा
सुदुहा या तु भवति नैव तां कलेशयन्त्य उत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates the unpredictability of efforts; even a strained effort can yield success more readily than an effortless endeavor.

Translations

English Translation

The cow that is capable of giving abundant milk may still be hard to milk; on the other hand, a cow that gives little is often easy to milk.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो गाय बहुत दूध देती है, उसे दुहना कठिन हो सकता है; दूसरी ओर, जो गाय कम दूध देती है, उसे अक्सर आसानी से दुहा जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva serves as a metaphor for effort and yield in daily undertakings.

Meaning

It emphasizes how sometimes greater potential comes with more challenges, while lesser potential may be more straightforward.

Application

In life, we may encounter scenarios where the most promising opportunities require substantial effort, reminding us to be persistent.