Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 9602
Shloka (श्लोक)
यथैधः सवसमुत्थेन वह्निना नाशम ऋच्छति
तथाकृतात्मा लॊभेन सहजेन विनश्यति
⚡ Quick Meaning
Just as a fire consumes wood, a person driven by greed is led to destruction.
📖 Translations
English Translation
This shloka analogizes how fire effortlessly consumes wood to illustrate how inherent greed destroys the soul. It serves to caution against the unchecked ambitions and desires that lead an individual to ruin.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक आग की लकड़ी को जलाने की सहजता के समान लोलुपता के विनाशकारी प्रभाव को दर्शाता है। यह अनियंत्रित इच्छाओं और महत्वाकांक्षाओं के प्रति चेतावनी देता है जो एक व्यक्ति को बर्बाद कर सकती हैं।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This verse, part of the Vana Parva, encapsulates the overarching philosophical reflections on human desires and their inevitable consequences faced by the characters in their moral journey.
🧘 Meaning
The essence communicates a powerful lesson that unchecked greed leads to self-destruction, much like fire leads to devastation.
🌟 Application
Individuals are encouraged to practice moderation in desires and ambitions, fostering a balanced life free from destructive behavior.
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