Mahabharata Vana Parva – तथा यमौ चाप्य असुखौ सुखार्हौ; समृद्धरूपाव अमरौ दिवीव

Shloka (श्लोक)

तथा यमौ चाप्य असुखौ सुखार्हौ; समृद्धरूपाव अमरौ दिवीव
परजागरस्थौ धरुवम अप्रशान्तौ; धर्मेण सत्येन च वार्यमाणौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the paradox of happiness and sorrow among the divine beings.

Translations

English Translation

It presents a duality, portraying how even divine entities, replete with grandeur and beauty, experience both joy and suffering, suggesting that their elevated status does not exempt them from the trials of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दिखाता है कि कैसे दिव्य लोग, जो कि भव्यता और सुंदता से भरे हैं, सुख और दुःख का अनुभव करते हैं, यह सुझाव देते हुए कि उनकी ऊँचाई उन्हें जीवन के संकटों से बचाती नहीं है।

Commentary

Context

This verse captures the complexity of emotions faced by divine beings in the context of the Mahabharata’s narrative scope.

Meaning

It underlines the universal human experience of joy and pain, implying that suffering is part of existence regardless of one’s status.

Application

This shloka teaches that acceptance and understanding of both happiness and sorrow are crucial to navigating life’s challenges.