Mahabharata Shanti Parva – लॊभम एकॊ हि वृणुते ततॊ ऽमर्षम अनन्तरम

Shloka (श्लोक)

लॊभम एकॊ हि वृणुते ततॊ ऽमर्षम अनन्तरम
तौ कषयव्यय संयुक्ताव अन्यॊन्यजनिताश्रयौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

Greed leads to anger; together they destroy from both ends.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka explains how greed can cause anger, and together they can lead to destruction. Greed and anger would eventually diminish and deplete both one’s inner peace and relationships with others, thus highlighting the need for detachment from such negative emotions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि लालच कैसे क्रोध को जन्म देता है, और दोनों मिलकर नाश का कारण बनते हैं। लालच और क्रोध अंततः आंतरिक शांति और दूसरों के साथ रिश्तों को कम कर देते हैं, इसलिए ऐसे नकारात्मक भावनाओं से दूर रहने की आवश्यकता को रेखांकित करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse comes from the Shanti Parva, where various moral and ethical teachings are compiled to establish norms for righteous behavior among communities.

Meaning

The shloka illustrates a vital insight into human emotions, emphasizing the destructive power of greed and anger when they coexist, leading to personal and communal detriment.

Application

In our daily interactions, awareness of greed and its consequences can help us foster healthier relationships and emotional stability by promoting a mindset of generosity and understanding.