Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न शक्र भवने पुण्ये दिवि तद्विद्यते सुखम

Shloka (श्लोक)

न शक्र भवने पुण्ये दिवि तद्विद्यते सुखम
यद अमित्रान वशे कृत्वा क्षत्रियः सुखम अश्नुते

⚡ Quick Meaning

True happiness does not reside in the heavenly realms; it is found when the Kshatriya prevails over enemies.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that even the happiness found in heavenly abodes is insignificant compared to the joy derived from a Kshatriya’s victory over adversaries on earth.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि स्वर्ग में मिले सुख की तुलना में, दुश्मनों पर विजय पाने वाले क्षत्रिय का आनंद कहीं अधिक महत्वपूर्ण होता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is also from the Udyoga Parva, promoting the valor and duty of Kshatriyas in achieving true happiness through victory.

Meaning

It conveys that real contentment comes from overcoming challenges rather than seeking pleasures in heavenly realms.

Application

This teaches us that we should find joy through our struggles and victories rather than relying solely on external, ephemeral pleasures.