Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तांस तु कामवशं पराप्तान रागॊ नाम समस्पृशत

Shloka (श्लोक)

तांस तु कामवशं पराप्तान रागॊ नाम समस्पृशत
रक्ताश च नाभ्यजानन्त कार्याकार्यं युधिष्ठिर

⚡ Quick Meaning

Desire causes confusion in distinguishing between right and wrong.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights how overwhelming desires can cloud judgment, leading one to be unable to differentiate between what is right and wrong. Even in noble kinship like that of Yudhishthira, attachment can lead to poor decision-making.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि किस प्रकार अत्यधिक इच्छाएं निर्णय को ढक सकती हैं, जिससे सत्य और असत्य में भेद करना मुश्किल हो जाता है। यहाँ युधिष्ठिर जैसे महान व्यक्तित्व में भी यह मनोभाव देखा जा सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka comes from the Shanti Parva, where Yudhishthira inquires about the nature of right and wrong amidst the tumult of war and attachment.

Meaning

This teaching emphasizes the perils of desire that leads to confusion in moral choices, urging one to cultivate clarity of thought.

Application

In our lives, recognizing the impact of desire can guide us in making wiser decisions and assessing situations with a rational mind.