Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न परहृष्येत प्रियं पराप्य नॊद्विजेत पराप्य चाप्रियम

Shloka (श्लोक)

न परहृष्येत प्रियं पराप्य नॊद्विजेत पराप्य चाप्रियम
सथिरबुद्धिर असंमूढॊ ब्रह्मविद ब्रह्मणि सथितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

One who remains steadfast, unaffected by pleasure or pain, is a true knower of Brahman.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reveals that a wise person remains unshaken by joy or sorrow, signifying stability of the mind. Such an individual embodies true knowledge of the Brahman, unaffected by the dualities of life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि एक ज्ञानी व्यक्ति आनंद या दुःख से अप्रभावित रहता है, जो मन की स्थिरता का संकेत है। ऐसा व्यक्ति ब्रह्म का सच्चा ज्ञान प्रस्तुत करता है, जो जीवन की द्वंद्वों से निर्बाध है।

Commentary

Context

The verse teaches emotional resilience and wisdom amidst life’s polarities, a vital aspect of self-realization.

Meaning

It suggests that the ultimate understanding of Brahman leads to emotional and mental balance, transcending worldly fluctuations.

Application

In daily life, this principle encourages us to cultivate inner peace, ensuring we do not get attached to fleeting pleasures or pains.