Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – परीणयन्ति मनॊ मे ऽदय शॊकॊ मां नर्दयत्य अयम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[न पार्थिवम इदं राज्यं न च भॊगाः पृथग्विधाः]परीणयन्ति मनॊ मे ऽदय शॊकॊ मां नर्दयत्य अयम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This kingdom and its comforts do not provide me solace; my mind is tormented by grief today.

Translations

English Translation

Yudhishthira expresses to Vyasa that material kingdom and its pleasures do not pacify him in the face of deep sorrow. This shloka emphasizes the limitations of worldly possessions in providing genuine happiness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

युधिष्ठिर व्यास से बताते हैं कि भौतिक राज्य और इसके सुख उसे गहरे दुख के सामने सुकून नहीं देते। यह श्लोक वास्तविक खुशी पाने में भौतिक वस्तुओं की सीमाओं पर प्रकाश डालता है।

Commentary

Context

Set in the aftermath of the Kurukshetra war, this verse reflects on the futility of material gain in comparison to spiritual and emotional health.

Meaning

The essence is that external wealth is transient, and true contentment arises from internal peace and understanding.

Application

One can apply this lesson by seeking deeper emotional connections and spiritual fulfillment rather than prioritizing material success.