Mahabharata Shanti Parva – भॊक्तव्यानि मयैतानि देवलॊकगतेन वै

Shloka (श्लोक)
भॊक्तव्यानि मयैतानि देवलॊकगतेन वै
इहैव चैनं भॊक्ष्यामि शुभाशुभफलॊदयम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka speaks about the transient nature of rewards and their association with divine realms.
Translations
English Translation
The shloka indicates that certain fruits of actions are destined to be experienced in divine realms, yet the speaker chooses to savor these experiences in the present life, acknowledging the balance of good and bad outcomes.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक संकेत करता है कि कुछ कार्यों के फल दिव्य लोकों में अनुभव किए जाने के लिए निर्धारित हैं, फिर भी वक्ता वर्तमान जीवन में इन अनुभवों का आनंद लेना चाहता है, अच्छे और बुरे परिणामों का संतुलन मानते हुए।
Commentary
Context
This verse is part of a discourse in the Shanti Parva about the nature of rewards in life related to moral actions.
Meaning
It signifies the importance of recognizing immediate rewards while being mindful of longer-term spiritual outcomes.
Application
One should aim to appreciate present advantages without losing sight of the much larger cosmic balance of karma.
