Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न तथा वक्तुम इच्छन्ति कल्यानान पुरुषे गुणान

Shloka (श्लोक)

न तथा वक्तुम इच्छन्ति कल्यानान पुरुषे गुणान
यथैषां वक्तुम इच्छन्ति नैर्गुण्यम अनुयुज्ञकाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

People may not want to speak of a person’s virtues as much as their shortcomings.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reflects on the tendency of people to highlight flaws in others rather than their positive qualities. It points to the inclination of society to dwell on the negative rather than acknowledge the virtues of individuals.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक लोगों की प्रवृत्ति को दर्शाता है कि वे दूसरों की सकारात्मक विशेषताओं की तुलना में उनकी कमियों को उजागर करना पसंद करते हैं। यह समाज की इस प्रवृत्ति की ओर इशारा करता है कि वे नकारात्मक पक्ष पर ध्यान देना अधिक उचित समझते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse is drawn from a discussion on human behavior, emphasizing the need for awareness about how we perceive and talk about others.

Meaning

The meaning suggests that one should cultivate the habit of recognizing and appreciating virtues over faults, promoting a more positive environment.

Application

In daily life, it is beneficial to focus on the good in others and practice gratitude, thereby fostering harmony and reducing negativity.