Mahabharata Stri Parva – येना दह्यन्ति गात्राणि येन परज्ञा विनश्यति

Shloka (श्लोक)

येना दह्यन्ति गात्राणि येन परज्ञा विनश्यति
येनााभिभूतः पुरुषॊ मरणं बहु मन्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks about the overwhelming influence of despair that can consume both the body and the intellect.

Translations

English Translation

These verses describe how a person is tormented by mental anguish that affects both body and wisdom. The fear of death becomes significant when one’s intellect is overwhelmed by despair.

हिंदी अनुवाद

ये श्लोक यह बताते हैं कि जब मानसिक पीड़ा होती है, तब वह व्यक्ति के शरीर और विवेक पर गहरा प्रभाव डालती है। मृत्यु का भय तब और भी बढ़ जाता है जब विवेक निराशा में डूब जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Stri Parva of the epic Mahabharata, reflecting on the emotional turmoil faced by individuals dealing with sorrow.

Meaning

The shloka emphasizes the innate connection between our physical state and our mental well-being, demonstrating how one can lead to the suffering of the other.

Application

This teaching reminds us to cultivate mental resilience, as emotional pain can manifest physically, and we must balance mind and body for overall health.