Mahabharata
Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 2557
Shloka (श्लोक)
मूर्खॊ हि जल्पतां पुंसां शरुत्वा वाचः शुभाशुभाः
अशुभं वाक्यम आदत्ते पुरीषम इव सूकरः
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka describes the foolishness of speech and its consequences.
📖 Translations
English Translation
A fool, upon hearing the speech of others, takes up what is inauspicious, similar to a swine consuming excrement.
हिंदी अनुवाद
एक मूर्ख, दूसरों की बातें सुनकर अशुभ को अपने में समाहित कर लेता है, जैसे एक सूअर मल को खाना।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This shloka illustrates the danger of mindlessly absorbing negative influences from our surroundings.
🧘 Meaning
It cautions about the impact of foolishness in accepting bad company and detrimental words.
🌟 Application
This serves as a reminder to discern what words and influences we allow into our lives.
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