Mahabharata Shanti Parva – आमिषे गृध्यमानानाम अशुनां नः शुनाम इव

Shloka (श्लोक)

आमिषे गृध्यमानानाम अशुनां नः शुनाम इव
आमिषं चैव नॊ नष्टम आमिषस्य च भॊजिनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka comments on the dangers of desire consuming one’s judgment.

Translations

English Translation

The verse reflects on how one becomes ensnared by greed for worldly possessions, leading to tragic consequences resembling that of dogs over scraps.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि कैसे कोई भौतिक वस्तुओं के लिए लोभ में फंसकर अपने निर्णय में त्रुटिपूर्ण हो जाता है, यह दुखद परिणामों की ओर ले जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is a warning found in the Shanti Parva about the perils of unchecked desires amid stressful surroundings.

Meaning

It emphasizes the folly of letting greed dictate one’s actions and decisions in life.

Application

Encourages mindfulness and the practice of restraint in the face of desire to achieve a more balanced life.