Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यच च कामसुखं लॊके यच च दिव्यं महत सुखम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यच च कामसुखं लॊके यच च दिव्यं महत सुखम
तृष्णा कषयसुखस्यैते नार्हतः सॊदशीं कलाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The pleasures of this world and the divine joys are not worth the thirst that leads to suffering.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that worldly pleasures and even divine bliss do not justify the insatiable desire that ultimately leads to pain and dissatisfaction. Thus, one should not indulge in desires that yield such transient happiness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि सांसारिक सुख और यहां तक कि दिव्य आनंद भी उस तृष्णा का उचित नहीं है जो अंततः पीड़ा और असंतोष की ओर ले जाती है। इसलिए, ऐसे इच्छाओं में लिप्त नहीं होना चाहिए जो अल्पकालिक सुख देती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the futility of desires that lead to eventual suffering in the context of the Mahabharata’s teachings on self-control and contentment.

Meaning

It signifies that the pursuit of temporary pleasures does not provide lasting fulfillment and may lead to emotional pain.

Application

In practice, one should focus on moderation and the deeper joys of life rather than succumbing to fleeting desires that lead to suffering.