Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – मुमूर्षुर हि नरः सर्वान वृक्षान पश्यति काञ्चनान

Shloka (श्लोक)

मुमूर्षुर हि नरः सर्वान वृक्षान पश्यति काञ्चनान
तथा तवम अपि गान्धारे विपरीतानि पश्यसि

⚡ Quick Meaning

A dying person sees even gold as mere trees; likewise, you see things in a distorted way.

Translations

English Translation

This verse uses the allegory of a dying person who perceives even valuable gold as mere trees, suggesting that in moments of intense emotional distress, one’s perception becomes distorted. It mirrors Duryodhana’s inability to see the truth of his circumstances.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक मुमूर्षु व्यक्ति की उपमा देता है, जो सोने को भी वृक्षों के समान समझता है, यह सुझाव देते हुए कि तीव्र भावनात्मक संकट के क्षणों में व्यक्ति की धारणा विकृत हो जाती है। यह दुर्योधन की सत्य को देखने में असमर्थता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Found within the Bhishma Parva during a critical dialogue, the verse highlights the misjudgment of characters caught in the chaos of war.

Meaning

The shloka illustrates how dire situations can cloud judgment, making one oblivious to reality and objective perceptions.

Application

This serves as a reminder to maintain clarity of thought and judgment during challenging times to make sound decisions.