Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सवभावजेन कौन्तेय निबद्धः सवेन कर्मणा

Shloka (श्लोक)

सवभावजेन कौन्तेय निबद्धः सवेन कर्मणा
कर्तुं नेच्छसि यन मॊहात करिष्यस्य अवशॊ ऽपि तत

⚡ Quick Meaning

One is bound by their nature; despite wishes to refrain, action inevitably follows.

Translations

English Translation

This verse asserts that individuals are driven by their intrinsic nature, which binds them to perform actions, even if they wish to abstain due to confusion or delusion. It serves as a reminder that our inherent qualities greatly influence our choices.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि व्यक्ति अपनी अंतर्निहित स्वभाव से प्रेरित होते हैं, जो उन्हें कार्य करने के लिए मजबूर करता है, भले ही वे भ्रम या माया के कारण रुकने की इच्छा करते हों। यह याद दिलाता है कि हमारे अंतर्निहित गुण हमारे विकल्पों को प्रभावित करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

In the backdrop of the Kurukshetra war, Arjuna is being enlightened about his duties and the unbreakable link between nature and actions.

Meaning

This shloka underscores the inevitability of action dictated by one’s inherent qualities and the confusion that often clouds our judgments.

Application

Recognizing our strengths and weaknesses can help us make peace with our actions and embrace our true potential in personal and professional spheres.