Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – यत तु कामेप्सुना कर्म साहंकारेण वा पुनः
Shloka (श्लोक)
यत तु कामेप्सुना कर्म साहंकारेण वा पुनः
करियते बहुलायासं तद राजसम उदाहृतम
⚡ Quick Meaning
Actions performed with desires and attachments are deemed royal.
Translations
English Translation
Actions motivated by desire and performed with effort are considered royal in nature. This implies a kind of complexity and attachment tied to the outcomes of these actions. The intricacies and the exertion involved in these actions determine their classification as royal, emphasizing the importance of intention.
हिंदी अनुवाद
जो कार्य इच्छाओं के साथ किया जाता है और जिसमें काफी मेहनत लगती है, उसे राजसी समझा जाता है। यह उस कार्य की जटिलता और उसके परिणामों से जुड़े जुड़ाव का संकेत है। इन कार्यों की श्रेणी को राजसी मानने के लिए इनकी मंशा और उनकी आवश्यकता को महत्व दिया जाता है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka is part of the Bhishma Parva of the Mahabharata and concerns the nature of different actions and their classifications based on intention and attachment.
Meaning
This shloka suggests that the mindset behind our actions significantly affects their classification and impact. It delves into the motivations that drive us towards our goals.
Application
Understanding this shloka helps to reflect on our intentions behind actions, guiding us to align them with higher principles and avoid being driven purely by desire.
