Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सवधर्मपरितृप्ताय यॊ न वित्तपरॊ भवेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

सवधर्मपरितृप्ताय यॊ न वित्तपरॊ भवेत
यॊ राजानं नयेद बुद्ध्या सर्वतः परिपूर्णया

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights that one who is content with their duty is superior to one who merely seeks wealth.

Translations

English Translation

It states that a person who is fulfilled in their own dharma and does not primarily seek wealth, guides a king with full wisdom, determining that true fulfillment lies in duty rather than material gain.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह कहता है कि जो व्यक्ति अपनी जिम्मेदारी में संतुष्ट है और मुख्य रूप से धन की खोज नहीं करता है, वह राजा को पूरे ज्ञान से मार्गदर्शन करता है, यह निर्धारित करते हुए कि सच्चा संतोष धर्म में होता है न कि भौतिक लाभ में।

Commentary

Context

This verse is found in the ‘Shanti Parva’, emphasizing the role of contentment in personal duty to influence leadership positively.

Meaning

It promotes the idea that true worth is not measured by wealth, but by the deep satisfaction derived from fulfilling personal and societal responsibilities.

Application

This reminds us to seek fulfillment through our commitments, guiding others with wisdom rather than being driven solely by financial gain.