Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अधनेनार्थकामेन नार्थः शक्यॊ विवित्सता

Shloka (श्लोक)

अधनेनार्थकामेन नार्थः शक्यॊ विवित्सता
अर्थैर अर्था निबध्यन्ते गजैर इव महागजाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Wealth influences desires, which in turn can bind in a way similar to how elephants are bound by chains.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that individuals who seek wealth can easily become attached to it, much like how great elephants are constrained. It highlights the powerful role that acquired wealth plays in shaping desires and attachments in life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो लोग धन की इच्छा करते हैं, वे आसानी से उसके प्रति लिप्त हो सकते हैं, जैसे बड़े हाथियों को बंधा जाता है। यह बताता है कि अर्जित धन का इच्छाओं औरAttachments को आकार देने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva reflects on the nature of attachment and desire in the pursuit of wealth, a significant theme in the epic.

Meaning

The shloka illustrates how wealth can create bondage, emphasizing the need for detachment from material possessions.

Application

Understanding this shloka encourages individuals to seek inner fulfillment rather than becoming enslaved by material wealth.