Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न खल्व अप्य अरसज्ञस्य कामः कव चन जायते

Shloka (श्लोक)

न खल्व अप्य अरसज्ञस्य कामः कव चन जायते
संस्पर्शाद दर्शनाद वापि शरवणाद वापि जायते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Desire does not arise from one who is truly unwise; it arises from contact, seeing, or hearing.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka suggests that desire is a product of sensory experiences; it emphasizes that without interaction through the senses, desires cannot form in the mind.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि इच्छाएँ सच्चे अज्ञानी से उत्पन्न नहीं होतीं; ये संवेदी अनुभवों से होती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse explores the origins of human desire, underscoring the importance of sensory perception in creating wants and needs.

Meaning

The shloka reveals how our interactions with the world through senses fuel our desires, pointing to the need for a discerning mind.

Application

By recognizing how desires manifest through our senses, we can cultivate mindfulness, reducing unnecessary cravings and finding inner peace.