Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नैव मे ऽसति धनं किं चिन न धनेनान्वितः सुहृत

Shloka (श्लोक)

नैव मे ऽसति धनं किं चिन न धनेनान्वितः सुहृत
न चार्थेनापि महता शक्यम एतद वयपॊहितुम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects a state of detachment from material wealth and friendships bound by money.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker expresses that they possess no wealth nor the attachment to it that comes from being wealthy. They emphasize that even vast resources cannot adequately fulfill the deeper connections and well-being one seeks in life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता कहते हैं कि उनके पास कोई धन नहीं है और धन से पैदा होने वाली मित्रता के प्रति कोई लगाव नहीं है। वे यह भी बताते हैं कि विशाल संसाधनों से जीवन में जो गहरे संबंध और कल्याण की आवश्यकता होती है, उसे पूरा नहीं किया जा सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set in the Udyoga Parva, reflecting on themes of wealth, friendship, and the essence of true fulfillment.

Meaning

The phrase emphasizes the futility of relying on material possessions and the realization that true companionship is beyond monetary attachments.

Application

One can integrate this wisdom by nurturing relationships based on genuine understanding rather than financial agreements, focusing on emotional and spiritual connections.