Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न तल लॊके दरव्यम अस्ति यल लॊकं परतिपूरयेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

[गौतम]न तल लॊके दरव्यम अस्ति यल लॊकं परतिपूरयेत
समुद्रकल्पः पुरुषॊ न कदा चन पूर्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

No wealth can fulfill all the desires of the world, just as the vast ocean can never be filled.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights that there is no material wealth in the world that can satisfy all desires. Just like the sea, which can never be fully filled, human wants and ambitions are insatiable and endless.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि इस संसार में कोई भी भौतिक संपत्ति सभी इच्छाओं को पूरा नहीं कर सकती। जैसे समुद्र कभी भर नहीं सकता, मानव की इच्छाएँ और महत्वाकांक्षाएँ अनंत और संतोषहीन होती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse speaks to the futility of greed and underscores the nature of human desires, reminding us of their infinite nature.

Meaning

It invites reflection on the endless pursuit of desires and how fulfillment is often elusive despite worldly riches.

Application

Understanding this shloka can guide one towards moderation and help in finding contentment beyond material possessions.