Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – धर्मः सुचरितः सद्भिः सह दवाभ्यां नियच्छति

Shloka (श्लोक)

धर्मः सुचरितः सद्भिः सह दवाभ्यां नियच्छति
अर्थश चात्यर्थ लुब्धस्य कामश चातिप्रसङ्गिनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka explains how righteous conduct governs wealth and how uncontrolled desires can lead to downfall.

Translations

English Translation

Righteousness, together with the company of the virtuous, controls wealth. However, excessive attachment to desires and greed leads to loss of virtue and moral collapse.

हिंदी अनुवाद

धर्म और सद्गुणों के साथ धन का नियंत्रण होता है। परंतु, अतिसंवेदनशील इच्छाओं और लालच का संक्रमण नैतिक पतन की ओर ले जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of a larger discourse about the importance of virtue and its relationship with material wealth.

Meaning

The shloka reflects the moral truth that true wealth is controlled by righteousness and virtuous deeds.

Application

By focusing on ethical living, one can achieve true prosperity, avoiding the pitfalls of greed and excessive desire.