Mahabharata Vana Parva – पापानुबन्धं कॊ नु तं कामयेत; कषमैव ते जयायसी नॊत भॊगाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पापानुबन्धं कॊ नु तं कामयेत; कषमैव ते जयायसी नॊत भॊगाः
यत्र भीष्मः शांतनवॊ हतः सयाद; यत्र दरॊणः सह पुत्रॊ हतो वियात

⚡ Quick Meaning

The inevitability of consequences from actions leads to questions about desires for worldly gain amongst the atrocities of war.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka contemplates the repercussions of actions in the context of loss and moral dilemmas, highlighting the futility of greed amid brutal losses faced in the war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कार्रवाई के परिणामों पर विचार करता है, नुकसान और नैतिक दुविधाओं के संदर्भ में, युद्ध में सामना किए गए क्रूर नुकसानों के बीच लालच के व्यर्थता को प्रदर्शित करता है।

Commentary

Context

It emerges as the warriors grapple with the memories and losses from the battlefield, challenging their motivation for continued fight.

Meaning

The verse serves as a caution against the allure of material gain amidst overwhelming loss.

Application

This encourages reflection on the moral implications of desires, especially in competitive scenarios.