Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यथार्णव गता नद्यॊ वयक्तीर जहति नाम च

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथार्णव गता नद्यॊ वयक्तीर जहति नाम च
न च सवतां नियच्छन्ति तादृशः सत्त्वसंक्षयः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Just as rivers flowing into the ocean lose their individual identities, certain qualities diminish without control, highlighting the nature of existence.

Translations

English Translation

This verse draws a parallel to rivers merging with the ocean, illustrating how individual identities dissipate. It signifies that without discipline, innate qualities also lose their integrity, shedding light on the nature of existence and individuality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक नदियों के महासागर में विलीन होने के संदर्भ में कहा गया है, यह दर्शाते हुए कि कैसे व्यक्तिगत पहचान समाप्त हो जाती है। यह बताता है कि अनुशासन के बिना, अंतर्निहित गुण भी अपनी अखंडता खो देते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in Shanti Parva, emphasizing the loss of individual identity and qualities through uncontrolled tendencies and actions.

Meaning

The essence reflects the transitory nature of existence, illustrating the necessity of cultivation and control to maintain one’s individuality and inherent qualities.

Application

One should strive to retain clarity and purpose in actions, ensuring that personal qualities and identity remain intact despite the pressures and changes that arise in life.