Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यथैव शृङ्गं गॊः काले वर्धमानस्य वर्धते

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथैव शृङ्गं गॊः काले वर्धमानस्य वर्धते
तथैव तृष्णा वित्तेन वर्धमानेन वर्धते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Just as the horn of a cow grows with time, so does greed grow with increasing wealth.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka correlates the natural growth of a cow’s horn with the ever-increasing nature of greed as wealth accumulates. It serves as a cautionary note about how material gain fosters insatiable desire.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक गाय के सींग की स्वाभाविक वृद्धि को उस बढ़ती हुई लालच के साथ जोड़ता है जो दौलत के संचय के साथ बढ़ती है। यह भौतिक लाभ के प्रति सतर्कता का संदेश देता है जो तृष्णा को बढ़ा देता है।

Commentary

Context

This lesson is set in the recognition of human nature and the dangers of unchecked desires when faced with fortune.

Meaning

It illustrates the inevitability of increased desire that comes with wealth, urging individuals to manage their wants wisely.

Application

In everyday life, it is essential to balance the pursuit of wealth with contentment to avoid falling into the trap of endless greed.