Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – आशापाशशतैर बद्धाः कामक्रॊधपरायणाः

Shloka (श्लोक)
आशापाशशतैर बद्धाः कामक्रॊधपरायणाः
ईहन्ते कामभॊगार्थम अन्यायेनार्थसंचयान
⚡ Quick Meaning
Bound by hundreds of desires, individuals chase sensory pleasures through unjust means.
Translations
English Translation
This verse articulates how people, trapped by their numerous desires and driven by lust and anger, engage in unjust deeds to attain sensory satisfaction and material wealth, indicating their moral decline.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक बताता है कि लोग, जो अपनी कई इच्छाओं के कारण बंधे हुए हैं और इच्छाओं एवं क्रोध से प्रेरित हैं, संवेदनाओं की संतोष और भौतिक संपत्ति की प्राप्ति के लिए अन्यायपूर्ण कार्यों में लिप्त होते हैं, जो उनके नैतिक पतन को दर्शाता है।
Commentary
Context
Within the dialogue of Bhishma, this verse reflects the consequences of unchecked desires leading to unethical practices.
Meaning
It underscores the destructive nature of allowing desires to govern actions, steering individuals away from ethical conduct.
Application
By cultivating self-control, individuals can pursue a path of righteousness instead of succumbing to their basest instincts.
