Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – किं चिद एव ममत्वेन यदा भवति कल्पितम

Shloka (श्लोक)

किं चिद एव ममत्वेन यदा भवति कल्पितम
तद एव परितापाय नाशे संपद्यते पुनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

That which is imagined as mine ultimately leads to suffering when it perishes.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys that attachments formed through imagined ownership only lead to anguish when lost. The transient nature of possessions highlights the pain of attachment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो भी चीज़ स्वामित्व के रूप में कल्पित की जाती है, वह अंततः उसके नष्ट होने पर पीड़ा का कारण बनती है। स्वामित्व की क्षणिक प्रकृति अटूटता के दुख को उजागर करती है।

Commentary

Context

This reflects on the illusions of ownership and the inevitable loss that follows, common themes in the teachings of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

It serves as a reminder that attachment is a source of suffering, emphasizing the impermanence of all things.

Application

Practicing detachment from possessions can lead to greater peace and acceptance of life’s transitory nature.