Mahabharata Shanti Parva – संमॊह चिन्ता वितपः शॊकशाखॊ भयंकरः

Shloka (श्लोक)
संमॊह चिन्ता वितपः शॊकशाखॊ भयंकरः
मॊहनीभिः पिपासाभिर लताभिः परिवेष्टितः
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka speaks about the overwhelming pain and anxiety that can entrap the mind.
Translations
English Translation
The verse illustrates a person entangled in a dense forest of sorrow and suffering, where the branches of despair hold him tight, much like vines that allure and entrap, depicting a state of mental confusion and fear.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक उस व्यक्ति का चित्रण करता है जो दुख और पीड़ा के घने वन में फंसा हुआ है, जहाँ निराशा की शाखाएँ उसे कस कर पकड़ लेती हैं, जो मानसिक भ्रम और भय की स्थिति को दर्शाता है।
Commentary
Context
Found in the Shanti Parva, this shloka highlights the struggles of the mind amidst sorrows, illustrating the complexities of emotional pain.
Meaning
The imagery used signifies how mental turmoil can ensnare an individual, leading to a state of distress and confusion, akin to being lost in a labyrinth of sadness.
Application
This verse encourages self-awareness to break free from emotional bondage and navigate through the tumultuous emotions towards clarity and peace.
