Mahabharata Shanti Parva – आक्रुश्यमानॊ नाक्रॊशेन मन्युर एव तितिक्षतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

आक्रुश्यमानॊ नाक्रॊशेन मन्युर एव तितिक्षतः
आक्रॊष्टारं निर्दहति सुकृतं चास्य विन्दते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse emphasizes the importance of patience in the face of provocation.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes how a person who remains patient when provoked does not retaliate in anger, and instead, such a person eventually reaps the rewards of their good deeds, while those who react angrily diminish their own merit.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो व्यक्ति उत्तेजना के समय धैर्य बनाए रखता है, वह क्रोध में प्रतिक्रिया नहीं करता है; ऐसे व्यक्ति को अंततः अपने अच्छे कर्मों का फल मिलता है, जबकि जो व्यक्ति क्रोधित होते हैं, वे अपनी मेरिट को घटा देते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva exemplifies the necessity of patience amidst adversity.

Meaning

Here, the underlying theme is that anger leads to the destruction of one’s good qualities, while patience enhances one’s virtue.

Application

Practicing patience in difficult situations allows individuals to respond wisely and strengthen their character in real-life encounters.