Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – एकेनांशेन धर्मार्थश चर्तव्यॊ भूतिम इच्छता

Shloka (श्लोक)

एकेनांशेन धर्मार्थश चर्तव्यॊ भूतिम इच्छता
एकेनांशेन कामार्थ एकम अंशं विवर्धयेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

One should strive to promote both welfare and desires through a single portion.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights the importance of balancing one’s dharma and desires. It emphasizes that one can achieve welfare by investing efforts into a single aspect with focus. The interplay of devotion and desire is crucial in this journey.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक धर्म और इच्छाओं के संतुलन के महत्व को उजागर करता है। यह इंगित करता है कि एक ही पहलू में ध्यान केंद्रित करके कल्याण प्राप्त किया जा सकता है। इस यात्रा में भक्ति और इच्छाओं का आपसी संबंध महत्वपूर्ण है।

Commentary

Context

This verse comes from the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata, dealing with the teachings of moral duty.

Meaning

The essence is to align one’s actions towards achieving both spiritual welfare and material desires effectively.

Application

One can apply this teaching by focusing on specific goals that balance their material and spiritual aspirations, leading to holistic growth.