Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अथैश्वर्यप्रवृत्तः सञ जापकस तत्र रज्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथैश्वर्यप्रवृत्तः सञ जापकस तत्र रज्यते
स एव निरयस तस्य नासौ तस्मात परमुच्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

An unworthy practitioner driven by wealth remains entangled.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys that an individual who practices rituals solely for material gain remains trapped in their own actions, leading them toward hell. The emphasis is on the hazards of attachment to wealth, showcasing how it can corrupt one’s spiritual practice.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि जो व्यक्ति केवल भौतिक लाभ के लिए अनुष्ठान करता है, वह अपने कर्मों में फंसा रहता है, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप उसे नरक में जाना पड़ता है। इसमें धन के प्रति लगाव के खतरों पर जोर दिया गया है, यह दिखाते हुए कि यह किसी के आध्यात्मिक अभ्यास को कैसे भ्रष्ट कर सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Shanti Parva and discusses the dangers associated with practicing spirituality for material reward rather than true devotion.

Meaning

It illustrates that the pursuit of wealth complicates one’s spiritual journey, pushing the individual toward negative realms.

Application

This serves as a reminder to practitioners to remain focused on their spiritual goals rather than succumbing to the distractions of material desires.