Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कुमित्रे नास्ति विश्वासः कुभार्यायां कुतॊ रतिः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कुमित्रे नास्ति विश्वासः कुभार्यायां कुतॊ रतिः
कुराज्ये निर्वृतिर नास्ति कुदेशे न परजीव्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

There is no trust in a bad friend or joy in a bad wife; in an evil kingdom, there can be no satisfaction.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the futility of trust in bad relationships, highlighting that one cannot find joy or satisfaction in such circumstances. A bad friend cannot be relied upon, and similarly, a poor partner or an unjust kingdom leads to despair.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बुरे संबंधों में विश्वास की निरर्थकता को बयां करता है, यह बताते हुए कि ऐसे हालात में कोई आनंद या संतोष नहीं मिल सकता। एक बुरा मित्र भरोसे के लायक नहीं होता, और इसी तरह एक खराब जीवनसाथी या अन्यायपूर्ण राज्य भी निराशा लाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is found in the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, which deals with the principles of governance and personal relationships among people.

Meaning

The essence is that trust must be placed wisely; wrong affiliations lead to misery and unrest in one’s life and society.

Application

One should carefully evaluate relationships, understanding that negative connections can have detrimental effects on personal well-being and community stability.