Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कामं कामयमानस्य यदा कामः समृध्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)
[विष्वामित्र]कामं कामयमानस्य यदा कामः समृध्यते
अथैनम अपरः कामस तृष्णा विध्यति बाणवत
⚡ Quick Meaning
When desires intensify for a person’s longing, another desire strikes them like an arrow.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka conveys that as a person indulges in desires, they become stronger and more consuming, leading to a situation where new desires arise immediately. It paints a picture of how desire can become a tormenting reality, striking like an arrow when least expected.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि जैसे कोई व्यक्ति इच्छाओं में लिप्त होता है, वे मजबूत और अधिक संप्रभु बन जाती हैं, जिससे तुरंत नई इच्छाएँ उत्पन्न होती हैं। यह चित्रण करता है कि इच्छाएँ एक दु:खद वास्तविकता बन जाती हैं, जो अप्रत्याशित रूप से तीर की तरह लगती हैं।
Commentary
Context
This verse addresses the nature of desires, emphasizing how they multiply and intensify, creating a cycle of dissatisfaction.
Meaning
It serves as a reminder of the incessant and overpowering nature of desires that can ensnare an individual.
Application
Embracing moderation and understanding desire can help break free from the cycle of continually seeking satisfaction.
