Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यद इदं दृश्यते वित्तं पृथिव्याम इह किं चन

Shloka (श्लोक)

यद इदं दृश्यते वित्तं पृथिव्याम इह किं चन
Yad idam drishyate vittam prithivyām iha kim chan

⚡ Quick Meaning

Whatever wealth is visible on this earth, everyone desires it.

Translations

English Translation

This verse illustrates the universal desire for material wealth, asserting that all beings covet what is visible and tangible in the material world, reflecting innate human tendencies.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक भौतिक धन की सार्वभौमिक इच्छाओं का चित्रण करता है, यह बताते हुए कि सभी प्राणियों की नजरें इस धरती पर जो भी धन नजर आता है उस पर होती हैं, जो मानव स्वभाव का एक स्वाभाविक पहलू है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka from the Shanti Parva emphasizes desires and ambitions linked to visible wealth in human life.

Meaning

The commentary argues that the allure of wealth is deeply ingrained in human nature, leading to aspirations and ambitions.

Application

This serves as a reminder that while pursuing wealth, we must also manage our desires to ensure they don’t lead to moral compromises.