Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अबुद्धिर अज्ञानकृता अबुद्ध्या दुष्यते मनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अबुद्धिर अज्ञानकृता अबुद्ध्या दुष्यते मनः
दुष्टस्य मनसः पञ्च संप्रदुष्यन्ति मानसाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The mind becomes troubled due to ignorance, and a mind corrupted by negative thoughts influences five aspects unhealthily.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka discusses how ignorance corrupts the mind and leads it astray. Such a mind not only harms itself but can also negatively impact five significant areas of life, creating a cycle of difficulty and misunderstanding.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि अज्ञानता मन को बिगाड़ती है। ऐसा मन केवल अपने को नहीं, बल्कि जीवन के पाँच प्रमुख क्षेत्रों को भी नकारात्मक तरीके से प्रभावित कर सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is drawn from the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, emphasizing the dangers of ignorance.

Meaning

It teaches that ignorance can not only corrupt personal judgment but also actions affecting others.

Application

Individuals should seek knowledge and understanding to prevent their thoughts from leading to harmful consequences.