Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अनर्थम अर्थतः पश्यन्न अर्तं चैवाप्य अनर्थतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अनर्थम अर्थतः पश्यन्न अर्तं चैवाप्य अनर्थतः
इन्द्रियैः परसृतॊ बालः सुदुःखं मन्यते सुखम

⚡ Quick Meaning

A fool perceives suffering as joy due to their unchecked desires.

Translations

English Translation

A person blinded by their senses wrongly interprets hardship as pleasure, failing to see the harmful nature of their attachments. This disillusionment can lead to greater suffering as they remain unaware of the reality of their situation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति अपनी इंद्रियों द्वारा अंधा हो गया है, वह कठिनाइयों को सुख के रूप में गलत तरीके से समझता है, अपने आस-पास की वास्तविकता से अनभिज्ञ रहता है। यह भ्रांति आगे चलकर अधिक दुख का कारण बन सकती है क्योंकि वे अपनी स्थिति की सच्चाई को नहीं समझ पाते।

Commentary

Context

This shloka illustrates the misinterpretations individuals may have regarding pain and pleasure, a significant lesson from the Udyoga Parva.

Meaning

The underlying message warns against the traps of desire and sensory pleasure, urging individuals to seek deeper understanding rather than surface satisfaction.

Application

To cultivate well-being, one should examine their attachments critically, fostering insight and clarity rather than being driven by fleeting pleasures.