Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – वधबन्धपरिक्लेशाः करयॊ विक्रय एव च

Shloka (श्लोक)

वधबन्धपरिक्लेशाः करयॊ विक्रय एव च
निकृन्त छिन्धि भिन्धीति परमर्मावकर्तनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the destructive consequences of various actions and the deep impact of greed.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka speaks about the pains and troubles caused by bonds of death and the greed of hands engaged in activities of selling or buying. It advises cutting off these bonds and performing actions with awareness and caution.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक मृत्यु के बंधनों और बिक्री या खरीद की गतिविधियों में लगे हाथों द्वारा उत्पन्न करने वाले दुख और परेशानियों के बारे में है। यह इन बंधनों को काटने और जागरूकता और सावधानी के साथ कार्य करने की सलाह देता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set in the Ashvamedhika Parva, addressing the importance of mindful actions to avoid suffering.

Meaning

The essence here is to recognize harmful attachments and to act in ways that liberate oneself from undesirable outcomes.

Application

In daily life, we should strive to perform our duties with mindfulness to avoid unnecessary pitfalls and pain.