Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सुखस्यानन्तरं दुःखं दुःखस्यानन्तरं सुखम

Shloka (श्लोक)

सुखस्यानन्तरं दुःखं दुःखस्यानन्तरं सुखम
सुखदुःखान्विते लॊके नेहास्त्य एकम अनन्तकम

⚡ Quick Meaning

In life, pleasure and pain are interdependent; there is nothing absolute.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka explains that in the worldly experience, joy and sorrow are connected, and it emphasizes the absence of unchanging elements in life. The understanding of duality is essential for peace and acceptance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि संसार के अनुभव में सुख और दुःख एक-दूसरे से जुड़े हुए हैं, और जीवन में अचल वस्तुओं का अभाव है। द्वैत की यह समझ शांति और स्वीकृति के लिए आवश्यक है।

Commentary

Context

In the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, this verse addresses the nature of human experience connecting happiness and sorrow.

Meaning

This shloka suggests that understanding the transient nature of happiness and sorrow can lead to a more balanced life.

Application

One can find strength in facing challenges by recognizing the temporary nature of both joy and suffering.