Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सक्तस्य बुद्धिश चलति मॊहजालविवर्धिनी

Shloka (श्लोक)

सक्तस्य बुद्धिश चलति मॊहजालविवर्धिनी
मॊहजालावृतॊ दुःखम इह चामुत्र चाश्नुते

⚡ Quick Meaning

The mind of the attached person fluctuates and is ensnared by confusion, leading to suffering both in this life and the next.

Translations

English Translation

This verse illustrates how attachment clouds the mental faculties, causing individuals to experience suffering in both this world and the next. Those caught in the web of delusion find it challenging to perceive and navigate through reality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि आसक्ति मन की क्षमताओं को बादलती है, जिससे व्यक्ति इस दुनिया और अगले में दुख का अनुभव करता है। भ्रम के जाल में फंसे लोग वास्तविकता को समझना और उस पर ध्यान केंद्रित करना कठिन पाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this verse addresses the mental distractions caused by attachment.

Meaning

The shloka emphasizes how ignorance and attachment distort one’s clarity of thought, leading to inevitable suffering.

Application

By letting go of attachments, individuals can cultivate a clearer mind, mitigating the turmoil and suffering that arise from delusion.