Mahabharata Shanti Parva – परिक्षीणाश च लुब्धाश च करूराः काराभितापिताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

परिक्षीणाश च लुब्धाश च करूराः काराभितापिताः
हृतस्वा मानिनॊ ये च तयक्तॊपात्ता महेप्सवः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those who are diminished, greedy, and cruel become unworthy and abandon their dignity.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reflects on individuals who, when faced with scarcity or greed, act cruelly and lose their honorable standing. It warns against the loss of dignity when one is driven by base instincts.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन व्यक्तियों पर विचार करता है, जो कमी या लालच का सामना करते समय क्रूरता दिखाते हैं और अपनी सम्माननीय स्थिति खो देते हैं। यह निम्न प्रवृत्तियों द्वारा प्रेरित होकर गरिमा की हानि के बारे में चेतावनी देता है।

Commentary

Context

Here, the focus is on the moral decline that occurs due to greed and desperation within the framework of the Shanti Parva’s teachings.

Meaning

The essence emphasizes moral integrity, stating that greed and cruelty can strip away one’s honor and dignity.

Application

This verse encourages individuals to uphold ethical values, even in challenging situations, fostering growth and dignity.