Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अर्थानर्थौ सुखं दुःखं धर्माधर्मौ बलाबले

Shloka (श्लोक)

अर्थानर्थौ सुखं दुःखं धर्माधर्मौ बलाबले
दौर्भाग्यं भागधेयं च पुण्यापुण्ये गुणागुणौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka explores the dualities of existence, including pleasure and pain, fortune and misfortune, illustrating life’s complex nature.

Translations

English Translation

The verse outlines fundamental dualities that govern human life—wealth and poverty, happiness and sorrow, righteousness and unrighteousness—showing the balance of karmic influences on human destiny.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक मानव जीवन को नियंत्रित करने वाले बुनियादी द्वैतों को रेखांकित करता है—धन और गरीबी, खुशी और दुःख, धर्म और अधर्म—यह दिखाता है कि कर्म के प्रभावों से मानव भाग्य में संतुलन बना रहता है।

Commentary

Context

Contained within the Shanti Parva, this shloka speaks to the challenges faced by individuals in navigating life’s complexities.

Meaning

It serves to remind us that life is filled with oppositions that shape our paths.

Application

By acknowledging these dualities, one can strive for balance and wisdom in facing life’s ups and downs.