Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – वार्यमाणॊ ऽपि पापेभ्यः पापात्मा पापम इच्छति

Shloka (श्लोक)

वार्यमाणॊ ऽपि पापेभ्यः पापात्मा पापम इच्छति
चॊद्यमाणॊ ऽपि पापेन शुभात्मा शुभम इच्छति

⚡ Quick Meaning

The wicked man desires sin even when restrained, while the virtuous man wishes for good deeds even when tempted by evil.

Translations

English Translation

Even when being restrained from sinful actions, a wicked person still wishes to indulge in sin, whereas a virtuous person, even when urged to act wrongly, strives for righteousness and good deeds.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति पाप करने से रोका जाता है, वह भी पाप करने की इच्छा रखता है, जबकि एक शुभात्मा भले ही पाप की ओर उकसाया जाए, वह अच्छे कर्मों की कामना करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka illustrates the intrinsic nature of individuals, depicting how inherent tendencies shape behavior in the face of temptation.

Meaning

It emphasizes that one’s fundamental nature dictates their response to moral challenges and temptations.

Application

We should strive to cultivate virtuous tendencies to guide us towards righteousness, even in the face of temptations.