Mahabharata Shanti Parva – मग्नस्य वयसने कृच्छ्रे किं शरेयः पुरुषस्य हि

Shloka (श्लोक)

मग्नस्य वयसने कृच्छ्रे किं शरेयः पुरुषस्य हि
बन्धुनाशे महीपाल राज्यनाने ऽपि वा पुनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

What good is there for a person if he is constantly immersed in misfortune?

Translations

English Translation

This shloka questions the value of status or power when a person is engulfed in constant trials and tribulations, suggesting that external success is futile in the face of persistent suffering.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह सवाल उठाता है कि यदि कोई व्यक्ति लगातार विपत्ति में डूबा हुआ है, तो उसके लिए स्थिति या शक्ति का क्या मूल्य है? यह सुझाव देता है कि लगातार दुःख के सामने बाहरी सफलता व्यर्थ है।

Commentary

Context

This verse deals with a philosophical reflection on the futility of worldly achievements in sorrowful states, as highlighted in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It calls for introspection on what truly constitutes value in one’s life amidst ongoing hardship.

Application

Finding meaning beyond material success leads to a more profound understanding of true happiness and purpose.