Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तथैव तव पुत्रॊ ऽयं पृथिवीम एक इच्छति

Shloka (श्लोक)

तथैव तव पुत्रॊ ऽयं पृथिवीम एक इच्छति
मधु पश्यति संमॊहात परपातं नानुपश्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka stresses the single-minded desire of a prince and the dangers of ignorance.

Translations

English Translation

This verse illustrates that the prince, driven by desire, overlooks the impending danger that could lead to his downfall, akin to a bee blissfully unaware of a trap.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि राजकुमार, इच्छाओं से प्रेरित होकर, अपने गिरने का खतरे को अनदेखा करता है, जैसे मधुमक्खी एक जाल में पहुँचकर स्वार्थ में होती है।

Commentary

Context

In the Udyoga Parva, this verse highlights themes of ambition and the perils of not recognizing the threats to one’s success.

Meaning

This verse reflects how desire can cloud judgment and lead individuals to ignore significant risks in pursuit of their goals.

Application

In daily life, this shloka serves as a caution against becoming too consumed by desires, urging mindfulness of potential consequences.