Mahabharata Ashramavasika Parva – युधिष्ठिर गते राज्ये पराप्तश चास्मि सुखं महत

Shloka (श्लोक)

युधिष्ठिर गते राज्ये पराप्तश चास्मि सुखं महत
मन्ये दुर्यॊधनैश्वर्याद विशिष्टम इति सत्तमाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Yudhishthira feels a sense of contentment and superiority amidst the reign of Duryodhana.

Translations

English Translation

Yudhishthira expresses that he feels great happiness in the current circumstances, believing that his situation is more distinguished than that of Duryodhana, who holds immense wealth and power.

हिंदी अनुवाद

युधिष्ठिर यह व्यतिगत करते हैं कि वे वर्तमान परिस्थिति में महानंद का अनुभव कर रहे हैं, और मानते हैं कि उनका स्थान दुर्योधन की तुलना में अधिक विशेष है, जो विशाल धन और शक्ति का स्वामी है।

Commentary

Context

This verse occurs during the Ashramavasika Parva where Yudhishthira reflects on his state and contrasts it with Duryodhana’s wealth.

Meaning

The shloka suggests that true happiness does not come from material wealth but from contentment with one’s own situation.

Application

It teaches us to find joy in our circumstances rather than envying others, a valuable lesson in personal contentment.