Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अतत्त्वज्ञॊ ऽसि बालश च दुस्तॊषॊ ऽपूरणॊ ऽनलः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अतत्त्वज्ञॊ ऽसि बालश च दुस्तॊषॊ ऽपूरणॊ ऽनलः
नैव तवं वेत्थ सुलभं नैव तवं वेत्थ दुर्लभम

⚡ Quick Meaning

An individual’s lack of understanding leads to continuous affliction.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka signifies that a person ignorant of reality is akin to a child, always suffering due to their lack of comprehension. They remain oblivious to both that which is easily attainable and that which is exceedingly rare.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि जो व्यक्ति वास्तविकता के प्रति अनजान होता है, वह एक बच्चे की भांति होता है, जो अपने अज्ञान के कारण लगातार दुःख भोगता है। वह सरल और कठिन दोनों ही चीजों की पहचान नहीं कर पाता है।

Commentary

Context

Located in the Shanti Parva, this metaphor highlights the consequences of ignorance in personal development.

Meaning

It portrays how ignorance leads to a cycle of suffering, posing barriers to true knowledge and making one vulnerable.

Application

This can encourage one to seek knowledge and wisdom to break free from limiting beliefs and achieve personal growth.