Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न वै चरसि यच छरेय आत्मनॊ वा यद ईहसे

Shloka (श्लोक)

न वै चरसि यच छरेय आत्मनॊ वा यद ईहसे
अकामात्मापि हि सदा धुरम उद्यम्य चैव हि

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka addresses the essence of selflessness and effort.

Translations

English Translation

The verse conveys that one does not achieve the ultimate state of being simply through desire or distractions, but through sincere efforts and complete dedication to one’s purpose.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कहता है कि कोई व्यक्ति केवल इच्छाओं या व्यथाओं के माध्यम से सर्वोच्च स्थिति प्राप्त नहीं करता, बल्कि अपने उद्देश्य के प्रति ईमानदार प्रयास और पूरी समर्पण द्वारा ऐसा करता है।

Commentary

Context

Within the Shanti Parva, the verse promotes diligence and selfless action as pathways to achievement.

Meaning

The shloka expresses that true success arises from genuine effort, not from mere wishes.

Application

This encourages commitment to one’s goals through dedicated effort rather than succumbing to distractions or desires.