Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 10711
Shloka (श्लोक)
सर्वथा धर्ममूलॊ ऽरथॊ धर्मश चार्थपरिग्रहः
इतरेतर यॊनी तौ विद्धि मेघॊदधी यथा
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka highlights that all means of material success must be rooted in righteousness.
📖 Translations
English Translation
Every desire fulfilled must have a foundation in dharma; just as a cloud nurtures its sustenance, material pursuits without moral grounding are unsustainable and lead to ruin.
हिंदी अनुवाद
हर एक पूरा की गई इच्छा को धर्म में निहित होना चाहिए; जैसे एक बादल अपने पोषण को बढ़ाता है, नैतिक आधार के बिना भौतिक प्रयास अस्थायी होते हैं और बर्बादी की ओर ले जाते हैं।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This lesson from the Vana Parva marks the essence of ethical living and the integration of dharma with material pursuits.
🧘 Meaning
It emphasizes that material wealth alone is insufficient without a strong moral foundation.
🌟 Application
One must seek wealth and success through righteous means to ensure their longevity and integrity.
