Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अतॊ ऽनयथा नास्ति शान्तिर नित्यम अन्तरम अन्ततः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अतॊ ऽनयथा नास्ति शान्तिर नित्यम अन्तरम अन्ततः
अन्तरं लिप्समानानाम अयं दॊषॊ निरन्तरः

⚡ Quick Meaning

True peace cannot be achieved unless one overcomes inner faults and desires.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that there is no lasting peace unless internal flaws and yearnings are addressed. The continuous presence of desires leads to disturbances in achieving tranquility.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि आंतरिक दोषों और इच्छाओं का समाधान किए बिना स्थायी शांति प्राप्त नहीं की जा सकती। इच्छाओं की निरंतर उपस्थिति शांति को प्राप्त करने में बाधा डालती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Udyoga Parva, reflecting the internal struggles faced by individuals on their path to establishing harmony.

Meaning

The essence of the shloka reveals that genuine peace stems from self-awareness and conquering one’s own inner flaws.

Application

In practical life, this shloka guides individuals to introspect, seek self-improvement, and thus realize true peace.