Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अधनं दुर्बलं पराहुर धनेन बलवान भवेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

अधनं दुर्बलं पराहुर धनेन बलवान भवेत
Adhanam durbalam prahur dhanena balavan bhavet

⚡ Quick Meaning

The impoverished are deemed weak, while wealth gives strength.

Translations

English Translation

This final shloka reaffirms that those who lack wealth are often perceived as weak. It implies that prosperity conveys strength, emphasizing the societal perception of power associated with wealth.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह अंतिम श्लोक यह पुष्टि करता है कि जिनके पास धन नहीं है, उन्हें कमजोर माना जाता है। यह यह बताता है कि समृद्धि शक्ति प्रदान करती है, धन के साथ शक्ति की सामाजिक धारणा को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse closes the discussion on wealth’s relationship to power and social standing in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

The meaning addresses how wealth influences an individual’s perceived strength and the dynamics of power in society.

Application

This serves to remind us that societal perspectives often ascribe value to wealth, motivating us to think about our values and the true essence of strength.