Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – शीतम उष्णं तथैवार्थम अनर्थं परियम अप्रियम

Shloka (श्लोक)

शीतम उष्णं तथैवार्थम अनर्थं परियम अप्रियम
जीवितं मरणं चैव बरह्म संपद्यते तदा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse illustrates the acceptance of life and death as integral parts of existence.

Translations

English Translation

When one perceives cold, heat, pleasure, pain, life, and death as the same, they attain the state of Brahman, free from worldly attachments.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जब कोई ठंड, गर्मी, सुख, दुख, जीवन और मृत्यु को समान रूप से देखता है, तो वह ब्रह्म को प्राप्त करता है, जो सांसारिक संबंधों से मुक्त होता है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching reflects on the inevitability of dualities in life, guiding one towards spiritual balance.

Meaning

Understanding the transient nature of life leads to liberation from attachment and sorrow.

Application

Acknowledging and accepting life’s dualities fosters resilience and peace within oneself.