Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सुखदुःखे जरामृत्यू लाभालाभौ परियाप्रिये

Shloka (श्लोक)

सुखदुःखे जरामृत्यू लाभालाभौ परियाप्रिये
इति चैकॊनविंशॊ ऽयं दवन्द्वयॊग इति समृतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse conveys the twenty-first quality, discussing the dualities of life such as pleasure and pain.

Translations

English Translation

This verse articulates the existence of both joy and sorrow, gain and loss, as well as the inevitable experiences of aging and death. It underscores the dual nature of reality that everyone encounters.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक खुशी और दुःख, लाभ और हानि के साथ-साथ वृद्धावस्था और मृत्यु के अपरिहार्य अनुभवों के अस्तित्व को व्यक्त करता है। यह उस द्वंद्वात्मकता की महत्वपूर्णता को उजागर करता है जिसका हर कोई सामना करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is found in the Shanti Parva and encourages understanding the contrasting experiences of life and their impact on human emotions.

Meaning

It highlights the necessity of acceptance of life’s dualities and encourages individuals to maintain balance amidst varying experiences.

Application

This teaching can be applied to cultivate resilience, urging individuals to embrace both the highs and lows of life for a more balanced perspective.