Mahabharata Vana Parva – सुखं सुखेनेह न जातु लभ्यं; दुःखेन साध्वी लभते सुखानि

Shloka (श्लोक)

सुखं सुखेनेह न जातु लभ्यं; दुःखेन साध्वी लभते सुखानि
सा कृष्णम आराधय सौहृदेन; परेम्णा च नित्यं परतिकर्मणा च

⚡ Quick Meaning

True happiness is rarely gained without suffering; through devotion and love, one can achieve it.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights the paradox of happiness, arguing that true joy often follows hardship. It advises on the importance of devotion to Krishna as a path to overcoming difficulties and gaining lasting happiness through sincere love and repeated practices.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक खुशी के विपरीत सच्चाई को उजागर करता है, यह तर्क करते हुए कि सच्ची खुशी अक्सर कठिनाइयों के बाद आती है। यह कृष्ण के प्रति भक्ति के महत्व पर बल देता है, जिसे कठिनाइयों को पार करने और सच्चे प्रेम एवं नियमित साधनों के माध्यम से स्थायी खुशी प्राप्त करने का मार्ग माना जाता है।

Commentary

Context

Located in the Vana Parva, this verse addresses the connection between suffering, devotion, and true happiness.

Meaning

The shloka teaches that enduring difficulties can lead to greater joy, reflecting a deeper understanding of joy tied to divine connection.

Application

This calls for embracing challenges as avenues to spiritual growth and recognizing that true contentment often stems from devotion.