Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नाकामः कामयत्य अर्थं नाकामॊ धर्मम इच्छति

Shloka (श्लोक)

नाकामः कामयत्य अर्थं नाकामॊ धर्मम इच्छति
नाकामः कामयानॊ ऽसति तस्मात कामॊ विशिष्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

A desire-less person achieves greater things compared to one driven by desire.

Translations

English Translation

A person devoid of desires does not yearn for material things; neither does one crave righteousness. Such a one, unattached to desires, distinctly surpasses those driven by wants.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इच्छाओं से रहित व्यक्ति भौतिक वस्तुओं की लालसा नहीं करता; न ही कोई धर्म की चाह रखता है। ऐसा व्यक्ति, इच्छाओं से अज्ञात, इच्छाओं से प्रेरित लोगों की तुलना में स्पष्ट रूप से आगे बढ़ता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the contrast between desire-driven actions and those of renunciation.

Meaning

It conveys that unattached souls often achieve higher states of being compared to others.

Application

Strive for non-attachment in your goals for holistic fulfillment.