Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – इत्य उक्तः स तु तं पराह कुतः कीट सुखं तव

Shloka (श्लोक)

[भ]इत्य उक्तः स तु तं पराह कुतः कीट सुखं तव
मरणं ते सुखं मन्ये तिर्यग्यॊनौ हि वर्तसे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka addresses the perspective of a creature facing death.

Translations

English Translation

Thus addressed, the creature replied, “Where is your happiness, given that you are in the form of a worm? I consider your death to bring you happiness, yet you are merely existing in this abominable state.”

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस प्रकार संबोधित किए जाने पर, कीट ने उत्तर दिया, “तुम्हारा सुख कहाँ है, जबकि तुम कीट के रूप में हो? मैं मानता हूँ कि तुम्हारी मृत्यु तुम्हें सुख देगी, फिर भी तुम इस घृणास्पद स्थिति में केवल अस्तित्व बना रहे हो।”

Commentary

Context

This verse reveals the dialogue between a man and a creature, reflecting on the nature of existence and suffering.

Meaning

It delves into the realities faced by living beings and how even in severe conditions, hope and perspective alter one’s experience.

Application

This prompts reflections on one’s own condition and encourages empathy towards all forms of life in difficult situations.