Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – न तु मे वर्तते बुद्धिर धने याज्येषु वा पुनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

न तु मे वर्तते बुद्धिर धने याज्येषु वा पुनः
विप्रियं तु चिकीर्षामि भरातुश चेन्द्रस्य चॊभयॊः

⚡ Quick Meaning

I do not desire wealth, nor offerings, nor anything bad for myself or for Bharat and Indra.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys that the speaker does not care for wealth nor the act of offering sacrifices. Rather, they harbor no ill will towards Bharat or Indra, hinting at a sense of detachment from materialistic desires.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में कहा गया है कि व्यक्ति धन या यज्ञ में कोई रुचि नहीं रखता है। वह भरत और इन्द्र के प्रति कोई बुरी इच्छा नहीं रखता, जो भौतिक इच्छाओं से दूर रहने का संकेत देता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Ashvamedhika Parva, where the characters navigate complex relationships concerning sacrifice and desire.

Meaning

It emphasizes detachment from material wealth and the ability to balance one’s desires while interacting with influential figures.

Application

One can apply this teaching by focusing on inner values instead of constantly chasing after material possessions or societal validations.