Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – येषाम अर्थे काङ्क्षितं नॊ राज्यं भॊगाः सुखानि च

Shloka (श्लोक)

येषाम अर्थे काङ्क्षितं नॊ राज्यं भॊगाः सुखानि च
त इमे ऽवस्थिता युद्धे पराणांस तयक्त्वा धनानि च

⚡ Quick Meaning

The speaker reflects on those who would sacrifice their lives for wealth and pleasures.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker points out that those who seek wealth and pleasures are present in battle, ready to sacrifice their lives and riches for ambitions contrary to righteousness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता यह बताते हैं कि जो लोग धन और सुख की कामना करते हैं, वे युद्ध में उपस्थित हैं, अपने जीवन और धन को अपनी महत्वाकांक्षाओं के लिए बलिदान देने के लिए तैयार हैं, जो धर्म के विपरीत हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka captures the essence of self-interest and the willingness to abandon everything when caught in a conflict.

Meaning

It underscores the consequences of desire-driven motives and highlights the futility of such pursuits in the face of imminent death.

Application

This encourages introspection on our true motivations and the potential sacrifices we make in the quest for material gain.