Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कृतं लॊकैर हि मे धर्मगच्छ च तवं यथासुखम

Shloka (श्लोक)

कृतं लॊकैर हि मे धर्मगच्छ च तवं यथासुखम
बहुदुःखसुखं देहं नॊत्सृजेयम अहं विभॊ

⚡ Quick Meaning

O Lord, my duty is accomplished; you, go on your path happily; I am not going to abandon this body filled with sorrow and joy.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker acknowledges the completion of their duty and encourages the Lord to pursue their own path joyfully. They express their unwillingness to forsake the body that experiences both pleasure and pain.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता अपने कर्तव्य को पूरा करने का स्वीकार करते हैं और भगवान को अपने मार्ग पर प्रसन्नता से चलने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करते हैं। वे सुख-दुःख से भरे इस शरीर को छोड़ने के लिए अनिच्छा व्यक्त करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva highlights the struggle between fulfilling duties and the attachment to the physical form.

Meaning

The speaker’s reluctance to abandon the body reflects a common human experience of bonding with physical existence despite its inherent challenges.

Application

This shloka encourages reflection on the balance between duty and attachment in our lives, motivating a thoughtful approach to our responsibilities.