Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तं सवकर्माणि कुर्वाणं परति कर्तुं य इच्छति

Shloka (श्लोक)

तं सवकर्माणि कुर्वाणं परति कर्तुं य इच्छति
भस्म कूट इवाबुद्धिः खरॊ रजसि मज्जति

⚡ Quick Meaning

A person who wishes to act against someone engaged in their own duties falls into illusion.

Translations

English Translation

The person who wishes to disrupt another’s work while they themselves are engaged in their obligations becomes like ashes—it signifies the futility of their desires. The allusion to being lost in the quality of rajas highlights how such distraction can lead to confusion and turmoil.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति दूसरों के कार्य में विघ्न डालने की इच्छा करता है, जबकि वह स्वयं अपने कार्यों में लिप्त है, वह भस्म के समान हो जाता है; यह उसकी इच्छाओं की निरर्थकता को संकेतित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka underscores the consequences of envy and interference in others’ duties as unnecessary distractions.

Meaning

It conveys the idea that focusing on others’ failures distracts one from their own responsibilities.

Application

We should prioritize our obligations instead of envying or sabotaging others’ efforts.