Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – वयं तु लॊभान मॊहाच च सतम्भं मानं च संश्रिताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

वयं तु लॊभान मॊहाच च सतम्भं मानं च संश्रिताः
इमाम अवस्थाम आपन्ना राज्यलेश बुभुक्षया

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka articulates the weaknesses that lead to people clinging to power.

Translations

English Translation

This verse explains how greed, delusion, pride, and desire for power entrap individuals, relegating them to a state of suffering without any real purpose.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि लोभ, मोह, अभिमान और शक्ति की इच्छा लोगों को कैसे पकड़ लेती है, उन्हें दुख की अवस्था में डाल देती है जिसमें कोई वास्तविक उद्देश्य नहीं होता।

Commentary

Context

This shloka discusses the psychological traps that leaders may fall into, especially post-war.

Meaning

It illustrates the hollowness of holding onto power driven by negative emotions, emphasizing the need for self-awareness.

Application

By recognizing these weaknesses, one can strive for a more meaningful and purposeful existence in leadership roles.