Mahabharata Vana Parva – अरक्षितारॊ लुब्धाश च मानाहंकार दर्पिताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अरक्षितारॊ लुब्धाश च मानाहंकार दर्पिताः
केवलं दण्डरुचयॊ भविष्यन्ति युगक्षये

⚡ Quick Meaning

In the end times, greedy and arrogant people will face punishment.

Translations

English Translation

As the age ends, those who are unprotected, greedy, and filled with arrogance will only face consequences. The obliviousness towards their actions will lead them to ruin, marking a significant downfall in the moral fabric of society.

हिंदी अनुवाद

युग समाप्ति के समय, जो लोग असुरक्षित, लालची और अहंकारी होंगे, केवल दंड का सामना करेंगे। उनके कार्यों के प्रति लापरवाही उन्हें विनाश की ओर ले जाएगी, जो समाज के नैतिक ढांचे में एक महत्वपूर्ण गिरावट का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Vana Parva and reflects the decay of values in society as the age deteriorates.

Meaning

It emphasizes the inevitable downfall of prideful and greedy individuals when they stray from righteous conduct.

Application

In today’s world, this serves as a reminder to practice humility and to act with compassion, lest we face unfavorable consequences.