Mahabharata Shanti Parva – धनं वा पुरुषं राजन पुरुषॊ वा पुनर धनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

धनं वा पुरुषं राजन पुरुषॊ वा पुनर धनम
अवश्यं परजहात्य एतत तद विद्वान कॊ ऽनुसंज्वरेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the inevitability of relinquishing wealth or personal identity and the wisdom of not clinging to them.

Translations

English Translation

The verse suggests that whether one possesses wealth or is merely a person, one must inevitably let it go. A wise individual understands this transience and does not desperately cling to worldly possessions or identity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कहता है कि चाहे व्यक्ति के पास धन हो या वह केवल एक व्यक्ति हो, उसे अंततः इसे छोड़ना होगा। एक ज्ञानी व्यक्ति इस अस्थिरता को समझता है और सांसारिक वस्तुओं या पहचान के प्रति बेतहाशा नहीं चिपकता।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set in the context of the Shanti Parva, where various principles of wisdom and detachment are discussed amidst philosophical teachings.

Meaning

The essence lies in recognizing the impermanence of material things and identities, urging individuals to cultivate wisdom and detachment.

Application

This teaching encourages a mindset of letting go and focusing on inner wisdom rather than attachment to external possessions or roles.