Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पापस्य यद अधिष्ठानं तच छृणुष्व नराधिप

Shloka (श्लोक)

पापस्य यद अधिष्ठानं तच छृणुष्व नराधिप
एकॊ लॊभॊ महाग्राहॊ लॊभात पापं परवर्तते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the root of sin stemming from greed.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka illustrates how all sins are based on desire, where greed stands out as the main culprit. It advises the king to heed this principle for understanding the causes of wrongdoing.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि सभी पापों की जड़ लालच होती है, जिसमें लालच मुख्य कारण है। यह राजा को इस सिद्धांत को समझने के लिए सलाह देता है, ताकि वह गलतियों के कारणों को समझ सकें।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of the Shanti Parva, where the importance of moral conduct is discussed.

Meaning

The essence of the verse is that all forms of misconduct are triggered by worldly desires and attachments.

Application

In daily life, recognizing the influence of greed can help individuals avoid actions that lead to negative consequences.