Mahabharata Shanti Parva – धनवान करॊधलॊभाभ्याम आविष्टॊ नष्ट चेतनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

धनवान करॊधलॊभाभ्याम आविष्टॊ नष्ट चेतनः
तिर्यग ईक्षः शुष्कमुखः पापकॊ भरुकुतीमुखः

⚡ Quick Meaning

A greedy and angry wealthy person loses their wisdom and becomes misguided.

Translations

English Translation

The verse explains that wealth combined with anger and greed leads to a loss of intelligence, making a person deluded and unwise, emphasizing negative transformations in one’s character due to negative emotions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि धन के साथ क्रोध और लालच मिलाने से बुद्धि का ह्रास होता है, जिससे व्यक्ति भ्रांत और नासमझ हो जाता है। यह नकारात्मक भावनाओं के कारण चरित्र में असामर्थ्य को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Shanti Parva, elucidating the downfall of those overtaken by negative traits despite having wealth.

Meaning

The struggles with greed and anger serve as significant obstacles to wisdom and moral integrity, altering one’s judgment and behavior for the worse.

Application

Acknowledging these destructive traits can foster emotional intelligence, guiding individuals toward better decisions and character enhancement.