Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पुत्रदारैर महान कलेशॊ विद्यास्मिन्य महाञ शरमः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पुत्रदारैर महान कलेशॊ विद्यास्मिन्य महाञ शरमः
किं नु सयाच छाश्वतं सथानम अल्पक्लेशं महॊदरम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse questions the struggles of life with family and knowledge, wondering if there exists a permanent abode of ease.

Translations

English Translation

In this shloka, the speaker reflects on the significant hardships that come from family ties and intellectual pursuits, contemplating whether there is a stable and less strenuous state of existence that one can attain.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में, वक्ता परिवारिक बंधनों और बौद्धिक प्रयासों से आने वाले कठिनाइयों पर विचार करता है, यह सोचते हुए कि क्या कोई स्थिर और कम श्रमपूर्ण अवस्था है जो व्यक्ति प्राप्त कर सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of a broader discussion on the nature of worldly engagements and their impact on spiritual journeys within the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It highlights the burdens that come along with familial and intellectual responsibilities while questioning the existence of a peaceful state of being.

Application

Individuals are encouraged to contemplate the nature of their attachments and the potential for finding tranquility in a chaotic world.