Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – मया निसृष्टं पापं हि परिग्रहम अभीप्सता

Shloka (श्लोक)

मया निसृष्टं पापं हि परिग्रहम अभीप्सता
जन्म कषयनिमित्तं च शक्यं पराप्तुम इति शरुतिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The sins born out of my own actions can indeed be grasped by those desiring worldly gains, triggering cycles of birth and decay.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reveals that individuals who seek worldly possessions are entangled in their own created sins, which eventually lead to cycles of rebirth and decay. It warns against the attachment that results from such pursuits, urging mindfulness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि जो लोग भौतिक लाभ के लिए प्रयास करते हैं, वे अपनी खुद की बनाई हुई पापों में फंस जाते हैं, जो पुनर्जन्म और क्षय के चक्र को जन्म देती हैं। यह ऐसे प्रयासों से जुड़ी चाहत के प्रति जागरूकता की सलाह देता है।

Commentary

Context

Set in a narrative of moral journey, this verse underscores the consequences that arise from selfish desires and actions that perpetuate suffering.

Meaning

The implication is that the pursuit of worldly desires can lead to a cycle of suffering and rebirth, serving as a warning to tread a more virtuous path.

Application

This highlights the value of examining one’s motives, promoting actions aligned with higher virtues to break free from karmic cycles.