Mahabharata Vana Parva – यस्य कृत्यं न विघ्नन्ति शीतम उष्णं भयं रतिः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यस्य कृत्यं न विघ्नन्ति शीतम उष्णं भयं रतिः
समृद्धिर असमृद्धिर वा स वै पण्डित उच्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

A wise person remains unaffected by challenges like cold, heat, fear, joy, or even prosperity.

Translations

English Translation

The individual who is not disturbed by hardships such as cold and heat, fear, pleasure, or the flow of abundance or lack thereof, is indeed acknowledged as wise.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति कठिनाइयों जैसे ठंड या गर्मी, भय, आनंद, या समृद्धि और असमृद्धि का सामना करके भी विचलित नहीं होते हैं, उन्हें वास्तव में समझदार माना जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reflects the stability and resilience expected of a wise individual in various circumstances.

Meaning

True wisdom encompasses the ability to remain centered and unaffected by life’s ups and downs.

Application

This teaches the value of emotional equanimity in the face of life’s inevitable fluctuations.