Mahabharata Shanti Parva – गृहस्नेहावबद्धानां नराणाम अल्पमेधसाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

गृहस्नेहावबद्धानां नराणाम अल्पमेधसाम
कुस्त्री खादति मांसानि माघमा सेगवाम इव

⚡ Quick Meaning

Attachments can cloud discernment, leading to undesirable consequences.

Translations

English Translation

For those bound by domestic affections and lacking wisdom, their attachment can lead to unfavorable outcomes, similar to how a poor decision could lead to unfortunate consequences, demonstrating the potential for misjudgment in close ties.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति पारिवारिक स्नेह में बंधे हुए हैं और जिनके पास बुद्धि का अभाव है, उनका स्नेह दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण परिणाम ला सकता है, जैसे खराब निर्णय लेने पर अनर्थ हो सकता है, जो निकट संबंधों में गलतफहमियों को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka discusses how emotional attachments can cloud judgment, a significant observation amid the teachings of wisdom in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It suggests that even the closest relationships can lead to pitfalls if not weighed with proper discernment and wisdom.

Application

We must be mindful of our attachments and strive for clarity in our relationships to avoid biases that may lead to poor decisions.