Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यथा कुमारः सत्यॊ वै न पुण्यॊ न च पापकृत

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथा कुमारः सत्यॊ वै न पुण्यॊ न च पापकृत
न हय अस्ति सर्वभूतेषु दुःखम अस्मिन कुतः सुखम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The essence of suffering is universal, and joy is rare.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the universality of suffering, highlighting that even a truthful child does not inherently possess merit or demerit. It prompts a reflection on the nature of happiness amidst the existence of pain in all beings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पीड़ा की सार्वभौमिकता पर जोर देता है, यह उल्लेख करते हुए कि सत्य बोलने वाला बच्चा अपने आप में न पुण्य रखता है और न ही पाप। यह सभी प्राणियों में दुख के आगे सुख का विचार करने को प्रोत्साहित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is found in the Shanti Parva, where the context revolves around understanding the nature of life’s dualities—joy and suffering.

Meaning

The meaning conveys that even in the innocence of childhood, the existence of suffering prevails, suggesting a deeper philosophical inquiry into happiness.

Application

This shloka can guide individuals to seek happiness consciously while acknowledging the omnipresence of suffering in life.