Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यॊ न पूरयितुं शक्यॊ लॊभः पराप्त्या कुरूद्वह
Shloka (श्लोक)
यॊ न पूरयितुं शक्यॊ लॊभः पराप्त्या कुरूद्वह
नित्यं गम्भीरतॊयाभिर आपगाभिर इवॊदधिः
न परहृष्यति लाभैर यॊ यश च कामैर न तृप्यति
⚡ Quick Meaning
A person who is not satisfied with what they receive, despite their desires, will always remain discontented.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka reflects on the insatiable nature of greed and desire. It suggests that an individual who cannot find contentment will continuously seek but never attain satisfaction. The metaphor illustrates the futility of unfulfilled cravings.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक लालच और इच्छाओं की तृप्ति न होने के स्वभाव पर प्रकाश डालता है। यह बताता है कि जो व्यक्ति संतोष नहीं पाता, वह निरंतर खोजता रहेगा, लेकिन कभी भी तृप्त नहीं होगा। उपमा असफल इच्छाओं की व्यर्थता का चित्रण करती है।
Commentary
Context
In the context of the Shanti Parva, this teaching aims to curtail insatiability, urging followers to develop inner contentment and virtue.
Meaning
Embracing contentment leads to true happiness, while relentless desires only create suffering and restlessness. Awareness can change outlooks.
Application
Practicing gratitude and self-reflection promotes a sense of fulfillment, allowing individuals to appreciate life’s gifts instead of constantly seeking more.
