Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – कृपणस्य च यच चक्षुर मुनेर आशीविषस्य च

Shloka (श्लोक)

कृपणस्य च यच चक्षुर मुनेर आशीविषस्य च
नरं स मूलं दहति कक्षम अग्निर इव जवलन

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the destructive nature of greed and how it affects a person like the fire consumes its fuel.

Translations

English Translation

The greedy person’s actions are like a fire that burns and consumes the core of a human, just as venomous poison does. This illustrates how unchecked desires can lead to one’s downfall.

हिंदी अनुवाद

लोभी व्यक्ति के कार्य एक अग्नि के समान होते हैं, जो मानव की आत्मा को जलाते हैं। यह दिखाता है कि कैसे अनियंत्रित इच्छाएँ व्यक्ति की तबाही का कारण बन सकती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Anushasana Parva, revealing the perils of greed and its consequences on one’s character.

Meaning

It illustrates that greed consumes the essence of human values, much like poison affects living beings.

Application

Recognizing the dangers of greed can help individuals make wiser choices and cultivate contentment in life.