Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यस्यान बुद्धिं परिभवेत तम अतीतेन सान्त्वयेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

यस्यान बुद्धिं परिभवेत तम अतीतेन सान्त्वयेत
अनागतेन दुष्प्रज्ञं परत्युत्पन्नेन पण्डितम

⚡ Quick Meaning

A wise person is able to handle the past, consoles in the present, and operates wisely in uncertain future.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka speaks of the qualities of a wise person who can utilize intelligence to deal with the past powerfully, comfort in the present scenarios, and remain steadfastly judicious in the face of uncertainty in the future.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति की विशेषताओं का वर्णन करता है जो अपने बुद्धिमत्ता के माध्यम से अतीत को सही ढंग से संभाल सकते हैं, वर्तमान में सांत्वना दे सकते हैं, और भविष्य में अनिश्चितता के सामने स्थिरता से न्यायशील रह सकते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Shanti Parva in the Mahabharata, focusing on the principles of wisdom and emotional intelligence in human behavior.

Meaning

The meaning emphasizes that wisdom is not just intellectual but also involves emotional understanding and adaptability over time.

Application

One can apply this lesson in daily life by focusing on thoughtful responses to past events and empathetic understanding of present circumstances while planning judiciously for the future.