Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – लॊभान मॊहाद अनुक्रॊशाद भयाद वाप्य अबहुश्रुतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

लॊभान मॊहाद अनुक्रॊशाद भयाद वाप्य अबहुश्रुतः
नरः करॊत्य अकार्याणि परार्थे लॊभमॊहितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Driven by greed, delusion, compassion, or fear, a person, misled by these, commits wrong actions.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka discusses how various emotions like greed, attachment, compassion, or fear can lead individuals astray. It warns that despite having heard wisdom, people may still act wrongly due to being overwhelmed by these feelings, illustrating the conflict between knowledge and action in moral choices.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि कैसे विभिन्न भावनाएँ जैसे लिप्सा, आसक्ति, करुणा, या भय व्यक्तियों को भटका सकती हैं। यह चेतावनी देता है कि ज्ञान सुनने के बावजूद, लोग इन भावनाओं से अभिभूत होकर गलत कार्य कर सकते हैं, जो नैतिक चयन में ज्ञान और क्रिया के बीच संघर्ष को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the psychological struggles individuals face when moral principles clash with personal desires.

Meaning

It underlines that one must be vigilant against such emotions to avoid wrongdoing, regardless of knowledge.

Application

This encourages self-awareness and mindfulness in decision-making, steering one towards righteous actions despite emotional influences.