Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – जितात्मनः परशान्तस्य परमात्मा समाहितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

जितात्मनः परशान्तस्य परमात्मा समाहितः
शीतॊष्णसुखदुःखेषु तथा मानापमानयॊः

⚡ Quick Meaning

A self-controlled person remains peaceful in all circumstances.

Translations

English Translation

The Supreme Soul within a self-controlled person is steady, unperturbed by heat, cold, happiness, or sorrow. Such a person maintains equilibrium in honor and dishonor, remaining unaffected by external circumstances.

हिंदी अनुवाद

एक आत्म-नियंत्रित व्यक्ति की परमात्मा शांत और स्थिर रहती है। यह व्यक्ति गर्मी, ठंड, सुख या दुःख में भी संतुलन बनाए रखता है और सम्मान तथा अपमान में अस्थिर नहीं होता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the nature of a realized soul amidst life’s challenges and extremes.

Meaning

The essence of this teaching is inner peace and mastery over external situations which are typically transient and fleeting.

Application

Practicing self-control and equanimity helps in achieving lasting peace, irrespective of circumstances in life.