सुखं त्विदानीं त्रिविधं शृणु मे भरतर्षभ | अभ्यासाद्रमते यत्र दु:खान्तं च निगच्छति || 36 || |
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Lord Krishna addresses Arjuna as the best among the Bharatas and proceeds to explain the three types of happiness. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these different forms of happiness and how they relate to the practice of self-discipline.
The threefold types of happiness mentioned here are as follows:
Abhyāsād ramate: The happiness derived from discipline and practice. This refers to the joy and contentment that arise from engaging in consistent and focused spiritual or worldly practices. It can include activities such as meditation, yoga, studying, learning, or any endeavor that requires dedication and sustained effort. This type of happiness comes from the satisfaction of making progress, honing skills, and achieving personal growth.
Sukham: The happiness derived from external pleasures and material possessions. This refers to the temporary and sensory-based happiness that arises from indulging in worldly pleasures, such as enjoying good food, acquiring wealth, experiencing pleasurable sensations, or fulfilling desires. It is important to note that this type of happiness is transient and subject to change. It is often associated with attachment and can lead to further desires and suffering.
Duhkhaantam cha nigacchati: The ultimate happiness that comes from the cessation of suffering. This refers to the state of liberation or enlightenment, where one transcends the cycle of birth and death and attains a state of lasting peace, contentment, and bliss. It is the state of freedom from all forms of suffering, including physical, mental, and emotional pain. This happiness is not dependent on external circumstances or temporary pleasures but arises from realizing one’s true nature and establishing a deep connection with the divine.
Lord Krishna highlights the significance of disciplined practice (abhyāsa) as a means to attain the state where suffering comes to an end. Through consistent effort and dedicated practice, one can transcend worldly desires and attachments, thereby experiencing the true nature of happiness that lies beyond temporary pleasures. This spiritual discipline leads to self-realization and the realization of the eternal bliss that is inherent within oneself.
In summary, Lord Krishna explains the threefold types of happiness: the joy derived from disciplined practice, the happiness derived from external pleasures, and the ultimate happiness that arises from the cessation of suffering. He emphasizes the importance of disciplined practice as a means to transcend temporary pleasures and attain the state of lasting happiness and liberation