Mahabharata Vana Parva – अधर्मरुचयॊ मूढास तिर्यग्गतिपरायणाः
Shloka (श्लोक)
अधर्मरुचयॊ मूढास तिर्यग्गतिपरायणाः
कृच्छ्रां यॊनिम अनुप्राप्य न सुखं विन्दते जनाः
⚡ Quick Meaning
Foolish individuals, attached to unrighteous desires, perpetually seek lower existences and do not find happiness.
Translations
English Translation
People who are engaged in foolishness and driven by desires that lean towards unrighteousness are bound to lower planes of existence. Their misguided pursuit leads them to hardship, and as a result, they rarely experience true happiness. This shloka serves as a caution against the consequences of wrongful desires.
हिंदी अनुवाद
जो लोग मूर्खता में लिप्त हैं और अधर्म की इच्छाओं द्वारा प्रेरित हैं, वे निम्न अवस्थाओं की ओर अग्रसर होते हैं। उनकी भटकाव भरी खोज उन्हें कठिनाइयों में डाल देती है, जिससे उन्हें सच्चे सुख का अनुभव नहीं होता। यह श्लोक गलत इच्छाओं के परिणामों के प्रति एक चेतावनी है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka warns about the dangers of succumbing to foolish desires, highlighting the moral pitfalls discussed in the Vana Parva.
Meaning
It emphasizes that straying from righteousness leads to suffering, prompting reflection on the nature of true happiness versus fleeting pleasures.
Application
This wisdom encourages individuals to scrutinize their desires and choices, guiding them towards actions that foster happiness and fulfillment.
