Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न तत पुरुषकारेण न च दैवेन केन चित

Shloka (श्लोक)
न तत पुरुषकारेण न च दैवेन केन चित
सुखम एष्यति तत तस्य यद एवं संयतात्मनः
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka points out that happiness does not depend on individual effort or destiny, but on self-control.
Translations
English Translation
This verse indicates that true happiness cannot be achieved merely through personal effort or divine intervention; rather, it stems from a well-controlled and disciplined mind.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक बताता है कि सच्चा सुख केवल व्यक्तिगत प्रयास या ईश्वरीय हस्तक्षेप से नहीं प्राप्त किया जा सकता; बल्कि यह एक नियंत्रित और अनुशासित मन से उत्पन्न होता है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka is a profound acknowledgment of the role of self-discipline in experiencing true happiness within the Shanti Parva.
Meaning
The meaning highlights that happiness is an internal state that arises from mastering one’s own mind.
Application
Focusing on self-regulation and control can lead individuals to find deeper contentment regardless of external circumstances.
