Mahabharata Shanti Parva – जीवितं संत्यजन्त्य एके धनलॊभ परा नराः

Shloka (श्लोक)

जीवितं संत्यजन्त्य एके धनलॊभ परा नराः
न जीवितार्थं मन्यन्ते पुरुषा हि धनाद ऋते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Some individuals are ready to sacrifice their lives for the pursuit of wealth, disregarding their true needs.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka articulates the extreme ends to which some individuals will go in their obsession with wealth, often at the expense of their own lives and well-being.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि कुछ व्यक्ति धन के प्रति अपने लगाव में अपनी ज़िंदगी को भी त्यागने के लिए तैयार रहते हैं, अपने असली आवश्यकताओं को नज़रअंदाज करते हुए।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Shanti Parva, highlighting the dire consequences of material obsession.

Meaning

It serves as a critique of the values that prioritize wealth over life itself, encouraging reflection on personal priorities.

Application

This teaching promotes the understanding that true value lies not in material wealth but in life and its intrinsic worth.