Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – राहुग्रस्तस्य सॊमस्य यथा जयॊत्स्ना न भासते

Shloka (श्लोक)

राहुग्रस्तस्य सॊमस्य यथा जयॊत्स्ना न भासते
तथा तमॊ ऽभिभूतानां भूतानां भरश्यते सुखम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Just as the moonlight is obscured by Rahu, the experience of happiness diminishes when enveloped in darkness.

Translations

English Translation

This verse draws a comparison between the moonlight, which is obscured by Rahu, the demon of eclipses, and the happiness of beings overshadowed by ignorance and darkness. It emphasizes how negativity can impact one’s emotional states.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक चंद्रमा की ज्योति की तुलना करते हुए कहता है, जो राहु द्वारा छिपी होती है, और उन प्राणियों की खुशी जो अज्ञानता और अंधकार से ढकी होती हैं। यह नकारात्मकता के प्रभाव को हमारे भावात्मक состояни पर प्रकाश डालता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka offers insight into the effects of ignorance on happiness, defining obstacles that detract from spiritual and emotional fulfillment.

Meaning

It highlights that happiness can be fleeting if one is under the influence of ignorance, underlining the importance of knowledge in achieving lasting joy.

Application

By seeking knowledge and wisdom, one can dispel the darkness that blocks happiness, guiding oneself to a more illuminated state of being.