Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यथैव कषेत्रनिर्दाता निर्दन वै कषेत्रम एकदा

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथैव कषेत्रनिर्दाता निर्दन वै कषेत्रम एकदा
हिनस्ति कक्षं धान्यं च न च धान्यं विनश्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

Just as a field overseer might strike a field, the grains are harmed, yet the field itself remains intact.

Translations

English Translation

Similar to how a caretaker’s actions may damage a single crop without destroying the entire field, this shloka illustrates that targeted adversity doesn’t annihilate the essence, emphasizing resilience and continuity amidst challenges.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जैसे एक खेत का देखरेख करने वाला खेत को हानि पहुंचा सकता है, लेकिन पूरा खेत सुरक्षित रहता है। यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि चुनौतियों से सब कुछ नष्ट नहीं होता, बल्कि कुछ हिस्सा प्रभावित होता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka depicts the complexity of life, where individual struggles do not define the entirety of existence.

Meaning

It conveys a message of hope, highlighting that damage can be localized without overall destruction.

Application

Even in face of adversity, one should focus on resilience, understanding that challenges may only affect specific aspects of life.