Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यः समृद्ध्या न तुष्येत कषये दीनतरॊ भवेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

यः समृद्ध्या न तुष्येत कषये दीनतरॊ भवेत
एतद उत्तममित्रस्य निमित्तम अभिचक्षते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka indicates that greed leads to unsatisfaction and diminishes one’s true friend.

Translations

English Translation

The verse points out that if someone is never content with their wealth, they become poorer in spirit and such a tendency alienates true friendships.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि अगर कोई अपनी सम्पत्ति से कभी संतुष्ट नहीं रहता है, तो उसकी आत्मा गरीब हो जाती है और यह प्रवृत्ति सच्ची मित्रता को दूर करती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva elucidates the impact of greed on personal relationships and inner wealth.

Meaning

It emphasizes that true happiness and wealth lie in contentment, rather than in material accumulation.

Application

This teaching encourages practicing gratitude and contentment, which fosters strong relationships and personal fulfillment.