Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न दुःखं परदुःखे वै के चिद आहुर अबुद्धयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

न दुःखं परदुःखे वै के चिद आहुर अबुद्धयः
यॊ दुःखं नाभिजानाति स जल्पति महाजने

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka addresses ignorance regarding the nature of suffering and emphasizes the foolishness in dismissing others’ pain.

Translations

English Translation

Those ignorant of suffering do not recognize the pain in others and speak carelessly in society, failing to empathize with their plight.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो लोग दुःख से अनभिज्ञ होते हैं, वे दूसरों के दुःख को नहीं पहचानते और समाज में लापरवाही से बातें करते हैं, उनकी पीड़ा के प्रति सहानुभूति नहीं दिखाते।

Commentary

Context

This shloka from the Shanti Parva reflects on human ignorance concerning the suffering of others.

Meaning

It indicates how oblivion to the struggles of others leads to careless comments, revealing a lack of empathy.

Application

This encourages us to cultivate awareness of others’ experiences, fostering compassion and understanding in our interactions.