Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – धर्मनिःश्रेणिम आस्थाय किं चित किं चित समारुह

Shloka (श्लोक)

धर्मनिःश्रेणिम आस्थाय किं चित किं चित समारुह
कॊशकारवद आत्मानं वेष्टयन नावबुध्यसे

⚡ Quick Meaning

With a foundation in Dharma, one should not remain overly attached to material possessions.

Translations

English Translation

By clinging to the path of righteousness, if one becomes overly engrossed in material wealth like a miser, he or she fails to realize the true essence of self and remains disconnected from spiritual awakening.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यदि कोई व्यक्ति धर्म के मार्ग पर चलते हुए भी भौतिक संपत्ति में अत्यधिक लिप्त रहता है, जैसे कि धनवान, तो वह आत्मा के वास्तविक स्वरूप को नहीं समझ पाता और आध्यात्मिक जागृति से दूर रहता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka warns against the pitfalls of materialism, even for those aspiring towards spirituality.

Meaning

It conveys that true understanding of self is compromised by excessive attachment to material gains.

Application

In the pursuit of spirituality, one must balance material needs with the realization of deeper truths.