Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – कामात्मानः सवर्गपरा जन्मकर्मफलप्रदाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

कामात्मानः सवर्गपरा जन्मकर्मफलप्रदाम
करियाविशेषबहुलां भॊगैश्वर्यगतिं परति

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those driven by desires are focused on rewards of actions leading to worldly pleasures.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes individuals who are driven solely by their desires and are attached to the outcomes of their actions. Such people orient their lives towards material gains and the pleasures that come from them.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन व्यक्तियों का वर्णन करता है जो केवल इच्छाओं द्वारा प्रेरित होते हैं और अपने कार्यों के परिणामों के प्रति संलग्न होते हैं। ऐसे लोग अपने जीवन को भौतिक लाभों और इससे आने वाले सुखों की ओर अग्रसर करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is found in the Bhishma Parva and illustrates the pitfalls of being motivated by sensory desires and highlights the cyclic nature of material pursuits in life.

Meaning

The essence of the verse warns against being trapped in a cycle of desire and karma, suggesting the need for transcending such attachments for spiritual liberation.

Application

This teaching encourages people to reflect on their motivations and to seek higher spiritual goals rather than getting lost in the pursuit of temporal pleasures.