Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यमस्य वशम आयान्ति काममूढाः पुनः पुनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यमस्य वशम आयान्ति काममूढाः पुनः पुनः
अन्धनेत्रा यथैवान्धा नीयमानाः सवकर्मभिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys the cycle of desire and blindness under its influence, illustrating a lack of awareness.

Translations

English Translation

This verse suggests that those who are driven by desires repeatedly end up under the control of fate, much like blind people being led by their own actions. It highlights the trap of unrestrained desires.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि जो लोग इच्छाओं के वश में रहते हैं, वे बार-बार भाग्य के नियंत्रण में आ जाते हैं, जैसे अंधे लोग अपने कर्मों द्वारा मार्गदर्शित होते हैं। यह अव्यवस्थित इच्छाओं के जाल को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

Contextually situated in the Udyoga Parva, this shloka highlights the dangers of uncontrolled desires.

Meaning

It encapsulates the idea of being trapped in a cycle of desire, implicating how they blind us to reality.

Application

This serves as a powerful reminder to practice restraint and awareness in the pursuit of desires to avoid being led astray.