Mahabharata Shalya Parva – वयं हि कषुधिताश चैव धार्माद धीनाश च शाश्वतात

Shloka (श्लोक)

वयं हि कषुधिताश चैव धार्माद धीनाश च शाश्वतात
न च नः कामकारॊ ऽयं यद वयं पापकारिणः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses the conditions of worldly beings who are deprived and hungry.

Translations

English Translation

Here, it acknowledges that in their desperation and commitment to righteousness, beings often overlook their desires, making it imperative to rise above sinful actions that haunt them.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह स्वीकार करता है कि अपनी निराशा और धर्म पर प्रतिबद्धता के कारण, प्राणी अक्सर अपनी इच्छाओं को नजरअंदाज करते हैं, जिससे उन्हें परेशान करने वाले पाप से ऊपर उठना अनिवार्य हो जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears amid a discussion about moral dilemmas faced by beings, accented in the narratives of Shalya Parva.

Meaning

It delves into the struggles of individuals caught between their desires and moral obligations.

Application

This highlights the importance of prioritizing higher values over transient desires in spiritual practice.