Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सतेनॊ हरेद यत्र धनं हय अदृष्टः; परसह्य वा यत्र हरेत दृष्टः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सतेनॊ हरेद यत्र धनं हय अदृष्टः; परसह्य वा यत्र हरेत दृष्टः
उभौ गर्ह्यौ भवतः संजयैतौ; किं वै पृथक तवं धृतराष्ट्रस्य पुत्रे
यॊ ऽयं लॊभान मन्यते धर्मम एतं; यम इच्छते मनुवशानुगामी

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks about the ethical dilemmas and the consequences of greed in the context of righteousness.

Translations

English Translation

Wherever wealth is gained through dishonesty, whether openly or secretly, both ways are wrong, O Sanjaya. What makes you think you, being the son of Dhritarashtra, are correct in your greed? This is a path of Dharma that leads to ruin.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जहां धन अनैतिकता से प्राप्त होता है, चाहे स्पष्ट रूप से हो या छिपे हुए, दोनों ही तरीके गलत हैं, हे संजय। आप, जो धृतराष्ट्र के पुत्र हैं, अपनी लालसा में सही कैसे हो सकते हैं? यह धर्म का एक मार्ग है जो विनाश की ओर ले जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is presented in the context of the Udyoga Parva, emphasizing moral choices before the great war.

Meaning

The essence is a reflection on the futility of greed and the moral corruption it brings, reminding us of Dharma.

Application

In today’s context, the shloka teaches us to evaluate our actions and choices in light of ethical principles.