Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कुर्वते च बहून मार्गांस तांस तान हेतुबलाश्रिताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कुर्वते च बहून मार्गांस तांस तान हेतुबलाश्रिताः
सर्वं मार्गं विलुम्पन्ति लॊभाज्ञानेषु निष्ठिताः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those driven by greed destroy various paths for their selfish ends.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka warns that people driven by desire and ignorance will disrupt multiple paths for their own interests, leading to the neglect of righteous action and shared understanding among others. It stresses the need to recognise these traits to maintain societal harmony.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक चेतावनी देता है कि इच्छाओं और अज्ञानता से प्रेरित व्यक्ति अपने स्वार्थ के लिए विभिन्न रास्तों को नष्ट कर देंगे, जिससे नेक कार्य और दूसरों के बीच का साझा समझने की उपेक्षा होती है। यह इन लक्षणों को पहचानने की आवश्यकता को उजागर करता है ताकि समाजिक सामंजस्य बना रहे।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears within the Shanti Parva, illuminating the negative impacts of personal desires on collective paths of righteousness.

Meaning

It signifies how selfish motivations lead to moral and social chaos, as individuals pursue their own interests at the cost of communal welfare.

Application

By remaining aware of our desires and their impacts on others, we can contribute positively to society and uphold our moral duties.