Mahabharata Shanti Parva – रागद्वेषाभिभूतं च नरं दरव्यवशानुगम

Shloka (श्लोक)
रागद्वेषाभिभूतं च नरं दरव्यवशानुगम
मॊहजाता रतिर नाम समुपैति नराधिप
⚡ Quick Meaning
When overwhelmed by attachment and aversion, one is led by material desires.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka conveys that a person engulfed by attachment and aversion becomes subservient to material possessions, resulting in misguided pleasures and distractions, which ultimately lead one astray from their true purpose.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक बताता है कि एक व्यक्ति जो लगाव और द्वेष से अभिभूत है, भौतिक संसाधनों का उपासक बन जाता है, जिससे उसे गलत सुख और विक्षेपित विचारों के मार्ग पर ले जाता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse from the Shanti Parva emphasizes the dangers of allowing emotions to control one’s actions and decisions.
Meaning
It reflects the importance of self-control and awareness in navigating the complexities of material desires and emotional attachments.
Application
To resist being led astray by materialism, one should cultivate emotional resilience and focus on higher values.
