Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अथ चेत कामसंयॊगाद दवेषाल लॊभाच च लक्ष्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथ चेत कामसंयॊगाद दवेषाल लॊभाच च लक्ष्यते
देवेषु देव परामाण्यं नैव तद विक्रमिष्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

Desire driven by envy and greed cannot surpass the essence of the divine.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that when one’s intentions are based on unwholesome feelings such as desire, envy, and greed, it becomes impossible to attain the supreme powers of the divine. It teaches that purity of intention is essential for true spiritual growth.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि जब किसी की मंशा अशुद्ध भावनाओं जैसे इच्छाओं, द्वेष और लोभ पर आधारित होती है, तो सर्वोच्च शक्तियों को प्राप्त करना असंभव हो जाता है। यह सिखाता है कि सच्ची आध्यात्मिक उन्नति के लिए इरादों की शुद्धता आवश्यक है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is a part of the Udyoga Parva, which discusses preparation and strategies for the Kurukshetra war, highlighting the importance of intention in achieving higher goals.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka conveys that the vibration of one’s thoughts and emotions directly influences spiritual progression. Lowly motivations hinder one’s spiritual ascent.

Application

In daily life, it’s essential to maintain pure intentions, focusing on positive aspirations rather than negative feelings, to align oneself with higher powers and achieve meaningful goals.