Shloka (श्लोक)
यस्य लॊभाभिभूतस्य मतिं समनुवर्तसे
अनार्यस्याकृतज्ञस्य लॊभॊपहतचेतसः
अतिक्रामति यः शास्त्रं पितुर धर्मार्थदर्शिनः
⚡ Quick Meaning
Vidura warns against the consequences of greed and disregard for dharma.
Translations
English Translation
For one who is overtaken by greed and disregards the sacred teachings of his father who understands righteousness and duty, his mind becomes clouded, leading to actions that transgress the principles of righteousness.
हिंदी अनुवाद
जो व्यक्ति लोभ से अभिभूत होता है और अपने पिता द्वारा सिखाए गए धर्म और कर्तव्य के सिद्धांतों को नजरअंदाज करता है, उसका मन विकृत हो जाता है, जिससे वह धर्म के सिद्धांतों का उल्लंघन करता है।
Commentary
Context
This serves as a crucial admonition from Vidura to emphasize the importance of adhering to righteous conduct despite temptations.
Meaning
The shloka highlights the detrimental effects of greed on one’s clarity of mind and moral compass.
Application
This teaches us to guard against greed and to honor the principles of dharma in our everyday lives for spiritual and ethical integrity.
