Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सवजने न च ते चिन्ता कर्तव्या मॊक्षबुद्धिना

Shloka (श्लोक)

सवजने न च ते चिन्ता कर्तव्या मॊक्षबुद्धिना
इमे मया विना भूता भविष्यन्ति कथं तव इति

⚡ Quick Meaning

One should not worry about others, as they will continue to exist without them.

Translations

English Translation

This verse indicates that people should not concern themselves excessively with the fate of others, as they will continue to live and experience their own paths regardless of external worries. The essence of liberation lies in understanding one’s own journey rather than being entangled in the lives of others.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि लोगों को दूसरों की किस्मत को लेकर बहुत ज्यादा चिंता नहीं करनी चाहिए, क्योंकि वे अपनी राह को जारी रखेंगे, चाहे बाहरी चिंताएँ कुछ भी हों। मोक्ष का सार अपने सफर को समझने में है, न कि दूसरों के जीवन में उलझने में।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emerges from the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, focusing on the importance of self-awareness and mental peace in the face of interpersonal concerns.

Meaning

It conveys the message that one should cultivate a mindset of detachment towards the inevitable existence of others, thereby embracing a more liberated and peaceful state of mind.

Application

This principle can be applied in daily life by fostering independence from the anxieties regarding others’ lives, allowing individuals to concentrate on their own growth and well-being.