Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यं लब्ध्वा चापरं लाभं मन्यते नाधिकं ततः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यं लब्ध्वा चापरं लाभं मन्यते नाधिकं ततः
यस्मिन सथितॊ न दुःखेन गुरुणापि विचाल्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Having attained which, one does not consider any other gain and remains unaffected by even the heaviest sorrow.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that once an individual attains a certain state of realization or bliss, they no longer crave for any additional gains. Moreover, they remain unshaken by any sorrow, not even by the weight of a teacher’s grief, indicating deep inner peace and contentment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि जब कोई व्यक्ति एक विशेष आत्मिक या सुख की स्थिति को प्राप्त कर लेता है, तो वह और किसी लाभ की चाह नहीं करता। इसके अलावा, वह किसी भी दुःख से अप्रभावित रहता है, यहाँ तक कि गुरु के दुःख से भी, जो गहन आंतरिक शांति और संतोष को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

The context here relates to the unattainable nature of true fulfillment against the backdrop of worldly desires and sorrows.

Meaning

It signifies that true realization leads to the cessation of all desires and the ability to withstand life’s adversities.

Application

One should seek inner fulfillment to become impervious to external challenges, fostering resilience against both desire and sorrow.