Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अधर्मेण जयं लब्ध्वा कॊ नु हृष्येत पण्डितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अधर्मेण जयं लब्ध्वा कॊ नु हृष्येत पण्डितः
यथा संहृष्यते पापः पाण्डुपुत्रॊ वृकॊदरः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse questions the joy a wise person can find in an immoral victory.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka reflects on the irony of a knowledgeable individual rejoicing over a victory attained through adharma (unrighteousness), akin to how sinners may find fleeting joy.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन कर्मों की विडंबना को दर्शाता है कि ज्ञानी व्यक्ति अधर्म से प्राप्त विजय पर खुशी कैसे मना सकता है, जैसे पाप करने वाले लोग अस्थायी खुशी पाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse emerges in the broader discourse on morality in the Kurukshetra war while reflecting on the nature of true joy.

Meaning

It highlights the flaws in celebrating success achieved through unethical methods, reminding of the consequential nature of actions.

Application

This shloka encourages contemplation about the sources of our happiness and drives one to seek fulfillment through virtue rather than deceit.