Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अहान्य अस्तमयान्तानि उदयान्ता च शर्वरी

Shloka (श्लोक)

अहान्य अस्तमयान्तानि उदयान्ता च शर्वरी
सुखस्यान्तः सदा दुःखं दुःखस्यान्तः सदा सुखम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Day transforms into night and vice versa, revealing the cyclical nature of happiness and sorrow.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates the ever-changing cycle of days and nights, symbolizing the dualities of life: happiness always yields to sorrow and vice versa. It suggests that both states are temporary and part of the greater cycle of existence that influences all beings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दिन और रात के बीच के लगातार परिवर्तन को दर्शाता है, जो जीवन की द्वंद्वात्मकता को दर्शाता है: सुख हमेशा दुःख में बदल जाता है और इसके विपरीत। यह सुझाव देता है कि दोनों अवस्थाएँ अस्थायी हैं और सभी जीवों को प्रभावित करने वाले अस्तित्व के महान चक्र का हिस्सा हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse is a reflection on the transient nature of worldly experiences, emphasizing the inevitability of change.

Meaning

It teaches that both joy and sorrow are essential elements of life, interconnected in the cycle of existence.

Application

Recognizing life’s dualities can help us cultivate resilience and equanimity in both joy and sorrow.