Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यद यत परियं यस्य सुखं तद आहुस; तद एव दुःखं परवदन्त्य अनिष्टम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यद यत परियं यस्य सुखं तद आहुस; तद एव दुःखं परवदन्त्य अनिष्टम
इष्टं च मे सयाद इतरच च न सयाद; एतत कृते कर्म विधिः परवृत्तः
इष्टं तव अनिष्टं च न मां भजेतेत्य; एतत कृते जञानविधिः परवृत्तः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on how actions stem from desires leading to happiness or misery.

Translations

English Translation

The verse illustrates that our attachment to pleasures creates both delight and suffering, emphasizing the pivotal role of intentional actions to navigate desires wisely in life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात को दर्शाता है कि हमारे सुखद इच्छाएँ आनंद और दुःख दोनों को जन्म देती हैं, जिससे यह स्पष्ट होता है कि जीवन में इच्छाओं को बुद्धिमानी से संभालने में कर्म की भूमिका अत्यधिक महत्वपूर्ण है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is situated in the Shanti Parva, focusing on the interaction between desires and karmic outcomes.

Meaning

It conveys that every desire manifests through actions, which can either uplift or bring pain, thus acting as a guide for mindful decision-making.

Application

By understanding the link between desires and actions, individuals can strive for a balanced life, making choices that lead to genuine happiness.