Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 3588
Shloka (श्लोक)
लॊभमॊहाभिभूतास ते पुत्रास तं गौतमादयः
काष्ठे समुद्रे परक्षिप्य गङ्गायां समवासृजन
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka describes how the sons of Gautama were overwhelmed by greed and desire.
📖 Translations
English Translation
The sons of Gautama, overwhelmed by greed and delusion, tossed him into the sea, using wood as a means of disposal and thus created a new approach to residing in the Ganges.
हिंदी अनुवाद
गौतम के पुत्र, लालच और मोह से अभिभूत होकर, उन्हें समुद्र में फेंकने के लिए लकड़ी का उपयोग करते हुए गंगा में निवास करने की नई विधि बनाई।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This verse notes the darker aspects of human ambition and familial conflict within the context of sage Gautama’s journey.
🧘 Meaning
This shloka emphasizes the destructive capabilities of greed and desire leading to dire consequences.
🌟 Application
This shloka serves as a cautionary note to prioritize values over materialistic pursuits.
