Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – न मया भगवाँल लॊभाद धृतं पुष्करम अद्य वै

Shloka (श्लोक)

न मया भगवाँल लॊभाद धृतं पुष्करम अद्य वै
धर्मं ते शरॊतुकामेन हृतं न करॊद्धुम अर्हति

⚡ Quick Meaning

Out of greed, I have not taken the sacred offering, as it cannot disturb your Dharma.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reveals the speaker’s integrity, stating they have refrained from taking a holy offering due to greed, as such actions may not align with the principles of Dharma. It emphasizes that true Dharma should remain untainted by negative influences.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक वक्ता की ईमानदारी को प्रकट करता है, जिसमें वह कहते हैं कि उन्होंने लालच के कारण एक पवित्र भेंट नहीं ली है, क्योंकि ऐसे कार्य धर्म के सिद्धांतों के अनुरूप नहीं हो सकते। यह बताता है कि सच्चा धर्म नकारात्मक प्रभावों से अछूता रहना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This verse is from Anushasana Parva, where moral integrity is accentuated amidst temptations.

Meaning

The emphasis is on maintaining righteousness even when faced with greed or temptation.

Application

This teaches the importance of ethical conduct and self-restraint in achieving true dharmic living.