Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – वृथा संतॊषितॊ वह्निः खाण्डवे सव्यसाचिना

Shloka (श्लोक)

वृथा संतॊषितॊ वह्निः खाण्डवे सव्यसाचिना
उपकारम अजानन स कृतघ्न इति मे मतिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

I feel that the fire, content with its nature, turned ungrateful as it did not recognize the help extended to it.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reflects on gratitude and ingratitude, emphasizing that the fire, representing knowledge or ability, has not acknowledged the kindness it received but instead offers destruction.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कृतज्ञता और कृतघ्नता पर प्रकाश डालता है, जो यह व्यक्त करता है कि आग, जो ज्ञान या क्षमता का प्रतीक है, उस मदद को नहीं पहचानती है जो उसे दी गई थी।

Commentary

Context

In the context of the narrative, this suggests a warning against not recognizing the help or resources provided to us, focusing on the responsibilities towards what we have.

Meaning

It elucidates a universal truth about the human condition where oftentimes, individuals do not reciprocate kindness, leading to consequences.

Application

This encourages a practice of gratitude and recognition of others’ contributions, reminding us to value collaborations rather than taking them for granted.