Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 10713
Shloka (श्लोक)
अर्थार्थी पुरुषॊ राजन बृहन्तं धर्मम ऋच्छति
अर्थम ऋच्छति कामार्थी न कामाद अन्यम ऋच्छती
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka teaches that a righteous individual prioritizes values over material wealth.
📖 Translations
English Translation
A wise individual, driven by a righteous purpose, strives for greater values, while those solely focused on desires chase after fleeting riches without a genuine moral compass.
हिंदी अनुवाद
एक विद्वान् व्यक्ति, जो धर्म से प्रेरित होता है, उच्च मूल्यों के लिए प्रयास करता है, जबकि जो केवल इच्छाओं पर केंद्रित रहते हैं, वे अल्पकालिक धन के पीछे भागते हैं बिना किसी वास्तविक नैतिकता के।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This teaching arises in the Vana Parva, showcasing the contrast between materialism and ethical living.
🧘 Meaning
It indicates that moral integrity supersedes the ephemeral nature of material gains.
🌟 Application
Pursuing life with righteous intention leads to richer experiences that contribute to community and self-growth.
