Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – धनात सरवति धर्मॊ हि धारणाद वेति निश्चयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

धनात सरवति धर्मॊ हि धारणाद वेति निश्चयः
अकार्याणां मनुष्येन्द्र स सीमान्त करः समृतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Wealth serves the Dharma which, without it, departs, confirming the principle.

Translations

English Translation

Dharma flows from wealth and indeed leaves when wealth is absent, establishing its certainty. In the case of unworkable deeds, O chief of men, it is well known that even the slightest limit is recognized as righteous.

हिंदी अनुवाद

धर्म समृद्धि से ही प्रकट होता है और वास्तव में समृद्धि के अभाव में ये विदा हो जाता है, इसकी पहचान स्थापित होती है। अव्यवहारिक कार्यों के संदर्भ में, हे मनुष्य के श्रेष्ठ, यह ज्ञात है कि सबसे सीमित भी धर्म के रूप में पहचाना जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka discusses the critical relationship between wealth and Dharma, highlighting its transitory nature in absence of wealth.

Meaning

It delineates that Dharma is reliant on the presence of wealth, which asserts its necessity for righteous conduct.

Application

Realizing wealth’s significance encourages ethical decision-making and responsible handling of resources in any society.