Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अनिन्दितॊ हय अकामात्माथाल्पेच्छॊ ऽथानसूयकः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अनिन्दितॊ हय अकामात्माथाल्पेच्छॊ ऽथानसूयकः
समुद्रकल्पः स नरॊ न कदा चन पूर्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

A person who is free from envy and desires is never fulfilled like an ocean.

Translations

English Translation

The verse indicates that a person who is free from desires, criticism, and envy is akin to an ocean, which remains unfulfilled regardless of the many rivers that flow into it. Such a person exudes calmness and inner strength, never swayed by external circumstances.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो व्यक्ति इच्छाओं, निंदा और ईर्ष्या से मुक्त होता है, वह समुद्र के समान होता है, जो कभी भी भरा नहीं होता। ऐसा व्यक्ति संतोष और आंतरिक शक्ति का प्रतीक होता है और बाहरी परिस्थितियों से प्रभावित नहीं होता।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata and emphasizes the virtue of contentment and non-attachment.

Meaning

The deeper meaning refers to the idea of being self-sufficient and emotionally resilient, unaffected by external validation or fulfillment.

Application

In daily life, embracing this principle helps develop inner peace and fosters a rich spiritual life, free of envy and negative emotions.