Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अनर्थानाम अधिष्ठानम उक्तॊ लॊभः पितामह

Shloka (श्लोक)

[य]अनर्थानाम अधिष्ठानम उक्तॊ लॊभः पितामह
अज्ञानम अपि वै तात शरॊतुम इच्छामि तत्त्वतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Desire is the root of misdeeds, and I wish to understand ignorance in its essence.

Translations

English Translation

The elder statesman explains that desire serves as the foundation of all that is unworthy. He expresses a longing to comprehend the essence of ignorance, indicating its pivotal role in human actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

बुजुर्ग statesman ने स्पष्ट किया कि इच्छा सभी अनुपयुक्त चीज़ों की नींव होती है। वह अज्ञान की मूल प्रकृति को समझने की इच्छा जताते हैं, यह दर्शाते हुए कि यह मानव क्रियाओं में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka presents a deeper insight into human behavior and the cravings that lead to detrimental actions, as discussed in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It drives home the point that ignorance and desire are interconnected, with each influencing the other in the cycle of human experience.

Application

By recognizing desire as a source of misdeeds, one can strive for self-control and understanding, ultimately seeking to transcend ignorance.