Shloka (श्लोक)
कॊटराग्निर यथाशेषं समूलं पादपं दहेत
धर्मार्थिनं तथाल्पॊ ऽपि रागदॊषॊ विनाशयेत
⚡ Quick Meaning
As a fire destroys a tree entirely, attachment can obliterate a person’s path to righteousness.
📖 Translations
English Translation
This verse compares the destructive power of attachment to a fire that consumes a tree. It warns that even minimal attachment can derail an individual’s journey towards dharma, leading to significant spiritual loss.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक स्नेह की विनाशकारी शक्ति की तुलना उस आग से करता है जो एक पेड़ को पूरी तरह से नष्ट कर देती है। यह चेतावनी देता है कि थोड़ा सा स्नेह भी एक व्यक्ति के धर्म के मार्ग को विचलित कर सकता है, जिससे महत्वपूर्ण आध्यात्मिक हानि हो सकती है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
In the Vana Parva, this verse serves as a caution against the dangers of attachment, especially for those genuinely seeking righteousness.
🧘 Meaning
The shloka emphasizes that attachment can completely derail an individual’s moral path, urging adherents to practice detachment.
🌟 Application
It encourages individuals to maintain vigilance over their attachments and to cultivate a mindset oriented towards spiritual growth and integrity.
