Mahabharata Drona Parva – कामात करॊधाद अवज्ञानाद दर्पाद बाल्येन वा पुनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कामात करॊधाद अवज्ञानाद दर्पाद बाल्येन वा पुनः
वैधर्मिकानि कुर्वन्ति तथा परिभवेन च

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka addresses how unethical actions can stem from various human emotions.

Translations

English Translation

The verse conveys that actions taken out of desire, anger, ignorance, arrogance, or even childishness result in unethical behavior, highlighting the complexities of human emotion in decision-making.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि इच्छाओं, क्रोध, अज्ञानता, गर्व, या बाल्यता से उठने वाले कार्य अमूल्य होते हैं, जिससे यह प्रमाणित होता है कि मानव की भावनाएँ निर्णय लेने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears during the discussions on the ethics of warfare in the Drona Parva.

Meaning

It serves as a reminder of the pitfalls of allowing emotions to guide our actions outside the bounds of Dharma.

Application

This encourages reflection on one’s motivations, urging individuals to align their actions with righteous principles despite emotional influences.