Mahabharata Shanti Parva – महर्षिर भगवांस तेन पूर्वम आसीद विमानितः

Shloka (श्लोक)
महर्षिर भगवांस तेन पूर्वम आसीद विमानितः
बालिशां बुद्धिम आस्थाय मन्दभाग्यतयात्मनः
⚡ Quick Meaning
The sage was revered and had once attained a high status, but relied on foolish wisdom due to his unfortunate nature.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka speaks of a great sage who was once honored and ascended to a celestial status. However, he held on to a misguided wisdom, stemming from his ill fortune, which shows how fortune influences intellect.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक एक महान ऋषि के बारे में है जो एक बार सम्मानित था और आकाशीय स्थिति में पहुंचा था। हालाँकि, उसने अपनी दुर्भाग्य के कारण गलत ज्ञान पर भरोसा किया, जो यह दर्शाता है कि भाग्य बुद्धि को कैसे प्रभावित करता है।
Commentary
Context
In the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, this shloka positions insights about the nature of wisdom in correlation with fortune.
Meaning
The shloka illustrates the duality of wisdom and folly, emphasizing that external factors can deeply influence one’s understanding and decisions.
Application
This message encourages us to seek and cultivate true wisdom, rather than relying on superficial or misguided perspectives influenced by circumstances.
