Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – उभे सत्ये कषत्रियाद्य परवृत्ते; मॊहॊ मृत्युः संमतॊ यः कवीनाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

उभे सत्ये कषत्रियाद्य परवृत्ते; मॊहॊ मृत्युः संमतॊ यः कवीनाम
परमादं वै मृत्युम अहं बरवीमि; सदाप्रमादम अमृतत्वं बरवीमि

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse reflects on how both heroes and individuals lose their way due to attachment, leading to death.

Translations

English Translation

Sanat Sujata articulates that both dharma and adharma (truth and untruth) can lead individuals, even warriors, into bewilderment, which brings about death. He warns against negligence and emphasizes that true wisdom leads to immortality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सनत्सुजात बताते हैं कि धर्म और अधर्म, दोनों ही सत्य का पालन करने वाले व्यक्तियों, यहां तक कि योद्धाओं को भ्रमित कर देते हैं, जो मृत्यु का कारण बनता है। वे लापरवाहियों के प्रति चेतावनी देते हैं और बताते हैं कि विवेकसीलता ही अमरत्व की ओर ले जाती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka’s critical nature lies within conversations about morality and duty in the Udyoga Parva.

Meaning

It highlights how attachment can mislead individuals from their true path, directly correlating to their fate.

Application

By minimizing attachments and being aware of one’s actions, an individual can navigate life’s complexities more clearly.