Mahabharata Drona Parva – न लुब्धॊ बुध्यते दॊषान मॊहाल लॊभः परवर्तते

Shloka (श्लोक)

न लुब्धॊ बुध्यते दॊषान मॊहाल लॊभः परवर्तते
मधु पिप्सुर हि नापश्यं परपातम इदम ईदृशम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the inability to comprehend flaws due to overwhelming desires.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights that a person driven by intense attachment becomes blind to their own faults, much like a person yearning for honey cannot see the dangers surrounding them. It symbolizes the need for understanding beyond desires.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह वर्णन करता है कि तीव्र इच्छाओं के कारण व्यक्ति अपनी कमियों को समझ नहीं पाता। जैसे, मधु के लिए उत्सुक व्यक्ति अपने चारों ओर के खतरों को नहीं देख पाता। यह इच्छाओं से परे समझने की आवश्यकता का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka resides in the Drona Parva of the Mahabharata, reflecting on human flaws driven by attachment.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka is the blindness that accompanies intense desire, suggesting that such emotions can alter one’s perception and judgment.

Application

This teaching warns against yielding to desires that lead to ignorance of potential dangers, promoting a balanced approach towards life.