Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सन्ति वै सिन्धुराजस्य संतुष्टा बहवॊ जनाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सन्ति वै सिन्धुराजस्य संतुष्टा बहवॊ जनाः
दौर्बल्याद आसते मूढा वयसनौघप्रतीक्षिणः

⚡ Quick Meaning

There are indeed many people content with the king of the ocean; they await misfortune due to weakness.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka draws attention to the complacency of individuals who are satisfied with their current circumstances, represented metaphorically by the ocean king. However, it warns that this contentment is rooted in weakness, leading to a passive waiting for adversity to strike, illustrating the need for active pursuit of growth and resilience.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन व्यक्तियों की आत्मसंतोष की ओर ध्यान आकर्षित करता है जो अपने वर्तमान हालातों से संतुष्ट हैं, जिनका प्रतीकात्मक रूप समुद्र के राजा द्वारा दर्शाया गया है। हालाँकि, यह चेतावनी देता है कि यह संतोष कमजोरी पर आधारित है, जिससे वे विपत्ति के आने की निष्क्रिय प्रतीक्षा करते हैं, जो विकास और लगातार प्रयास की आवश्यकता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is a reflection on societal attitudes towards contentment and the absence of ambition, prevalent in the Udyoga Parva’s discussions.

Meaning

The meaning underscores that satisfaction can lead to stagnation; those who are weak tend to settle for less and fail to strive for improvement.

Application

This teaches us to be proactive in our pursuits, discouraging complacency and urging a continuous drive towards personal development and resilience.