Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – एता हि मय मायाभिर वञ्चयन्तीह मानवान

Shloka (श्लोक)

एता हि मय मायाभिर वञ्चयन्तीह मानवान
न चासां मुच्यते कश चित पुरुषॊ हस्तम आगतः
गावॊ नव तृणानीव गृह्णन्त्य एव नवान नवान

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses how deceptive illusions ensnare humans.

Translations

English Translation

This verse presents the idea that deceptions arise from illusions that trap people, making them unable to escape. Just like cows that constantly graze on fresh grass, individuals are often ensnared by these illusions, leading to continuous cycles of attachment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात को समाप्त करता है कि कैसे भ्रांतियाँ मनुष्यों को फँसाती हैं, जिससे उन्हें छूटने का कोई मार्ग नहीं मिलता। जैसे गायें लगातार ताजे घास को चरती रहती हैं, वैसे ही व्यक्ति इन भ्रांतियों से जकड़े रहते हैं, जो उन्हें बंधनों में बांधती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Anushasana Parva, focusing on the complexities of human emotions and interactions driven by illusions.

Meaning

It highlights the perennial nature of human attachment to sensory pleasures and how these can lead one astray from truth.

Application

Understanding this verse encourages one to seek greater awareness and to recognize the illusions that bind them to worldly attachments.