Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – आदीप्तम इव चैलान्तं भरमरैर इव चार्दितम

Shloka (श्लोक)

आदीप्तम इव चैलान्तं भरमरैर इव चार्दितम
धावमानं सुसंरब्धं पश्य मां रजसान्वितम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The verse describes a being affected by the forces around it, likening it to a deer caught in a hunter’s gaze.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka likens the individual to a deer, illuminated and ensnared by a hunter’s net, highlighting vulnerability amid external influences. It conveys the relentless nature of attachments and the role of desire.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक व्यक्ति की स्थिति को एक हिरण की तरह दर्शाता है, जो शिकारी के जाल में फंसा हुआ है, यह बाहरी प्रभावों के बीच कमजोर होने को उजागर करता है। यह आसक्तियों की निरंतरता और इच्छा की भूमिका को व्यक्त करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse goes deep into the human condition, exploring the entrapments caused by desires and attachments in life’s journey.

Meaning

The metaphor encapsulates the struggle between the self and external forces, emphasizing the awareness of our precarious situation.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder to navigate life’s challenges with awareness and mindfulness regarding desires and external pressures.