Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सरांसि सरितश चैव कूपाः परस्रवणानि च

Shloka (श्लोक)

सरांसि सरितश चैव कूपाः परस्रवणानि च
हतत्विट्कान्य अलक्ष्यन्त निसर्गाद दैवकारितात

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the unpredictability of natural resources in relation to divine interventions.

Translations

English Translation

Ponds, rivers, and wells are often hidden from view and may not be reliable. Natural resources can be diminished or altered due to divine will or circumstances beyond human control.

हिंदी अनुवाद

तालाब, नदियाँ, और कुएँ अक्सर दृष्टि से छिपे होते हैं और विश्वसनीय नहीं हो सकते हैं। प्राकृतिक संसाधनों को ईश्वर की इच्छा या मानव नियंत्रण से परे स्थितियों के कारण कम किया जा सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Shanti Parva, reflecting on the futility of relying solely on material resources.

Meaning

It conveys that one’s dependence on nature’s gifts can lead to disappointment due to their unpredictable availability.

Application

This encourages us to cultivate self-reliance and not solely depend on external resources.