Mahabharata Drona Parva – यॊ हि धर्मं परित्यज्य भवत्य अर्थपरॊ नरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यॊ हि धर्मं परित्यज्य भवत्य अर्थपरॊ नरः
सॊ ऽसमाच च हीयते लॊकात कषुद्रभावं च गच्छति

⚡ Quick Meaning

One who abandons righteousness and pursues only material gain falls from grace and descends into a lower state of existence.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates the consequences of abandoning dharma or righteousness for the sake of material wealth. It emphasizes that such a choice leads a person to a degraded state, losing their rightful place in the world.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक धर्म या righteousness को छोड़कर भौतिक धन की चाह रखने के परिणामों को दर्शाता है। यह बताता है कि ऐसा चयन व्यक्ति को निम्न स्थान पर पहुंचा देता है, जिससे उसका उचित स्थान खो जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse originates from the Drona Parva of the Mahabharata, where Arjuna and his fellow warriors grapple with the moral complexities of war.

Meaning

The shloka serves to remind us of the importance of adhering to moral values over personal gains, warning against the seductive nature of materialism.

Application

In daily life, this teaching encourages individuals to prioritize ethical conduct and selflessness over mere pursuit of wealth to avoid spiritual degradation.