Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सुखम अर्थाश्रयं येषाम अनुशॊचामि तान अहम

Shloka (श्लोक)

सुखम अर्थाश्रयं येषाम अनुशॊचामि तान अहम
मम हय अर्थाः सुबहवॊ नष्टाः सवप्न इवागताः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka laments the loss of prosperity and the ephemeral nature of wealth.

Translations

English Translation

The verse reflects sorrow for those whose lives were sustained by wealth, now lost, likening their situation to fleeting dreams that fade away, illustrating the transitory nature of material possessions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन लोगों के लिए शोक करता है जिनका जीवन धन पर निर्भर था, जो अब खो गया है, उनके स्थिति को ऐसे क्षणिक सपनों के समान बताते हुए, जो फीका पड़ जाता है, भौतिक संपत्ति की क्षणिक प्रकृति को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

From the Shanti Parva, this shloka deals with the themes of loss and the impermanence of wealth.

Meaning

It draws attention to how material wealth can easily vanish, leaving emotional and existential implications.

Application

This serves as a reminder to value relationships and experiences over material gains which may be fleeting.