Mahabharata Vana Parva – पापानां विद्ध्य अधिष्ठानं लॊभम एव दविजॊत्तम

Shloka (श्लोक)

पापानां विद्ध्य अधिष्ठानं लॊभम एव दविजॊत्तम
लुब्धाः पापं वयवस्यन्ति नरा नातिबहु शरुताः
अधर्मा धर्मरूपेण तृणैः कूपा इवावृताः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Greed is the root of sin, and ignorant people, encapsulated in their delusions, become ensnared by unvirtuous actions.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka identifies greed as the underlying force behind sinful actions. It portrays how ignorance leads individuals into traps of immorality, blinding them to their unethical behavior, akin to traps concealed by grass. Recognition of one’s failings is essential for progress.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक लालच को पापों की जड़ के रूप में पहचानता है। यह दर्शाता है कि अज्ञानता कैसे व्यक्तियों को अनैतिकता के जाल में फंसा देती है, जिससे वे अपने गलत व्यवहार को देखकर बेखबर रहते हैं, जैसे घास से ढके जाल। अपनी गलतियों को पहचानना प्रगति के लिए आवश्यक है।

Commentary

Context

Located in the Vana Parva, this verse points out the dangers of greed and ignorance and their role in leading people astray from righteousness.

Meaning

It aims to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of material desires and emphasizes the importance of clarity and wisdom in making moral choices.

Application

Engaging with this shloka motivates individuals to scrutinize their motivations and choices critically, striving to break the cycles of greed and seeking a path of virtue.