Mahabharata Vana Parva – अर्थानाम ईश्वरॊ यः सयाद इन्द्रियाणाम अनीश्वरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अर्थानाम ईश्वरॊ यः सयाद इन्द्रियाणाम अनीश्वरः
इन्द्रियाणाम अनैश्वर्याद ऐश्वर्याद भरश्यते हि सः

⚡ Quick Meaning

He who aims for wealth is Lord of wealth, while he who is controlled by the senses becomes a slave of the senses.

Translations

English Translation

This verse contrasts the divine control over wealth with the loss of autonomy caused by being driven by desires, illustrating that true freedom and prosperity come from mastery over one’s senses rather than succumbing to them.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक धन पर ईश्वर की नियंत्रण को इन्द्रिय में प्रवृत्त होने के कारण स्वतंत्रता की हानि के साथ तुलना करता है, यह दर्शाता है कि वास्तविक स्वतंत्रता और समृद्धि सेंसर्स पर नियंत्रण से आती है, न कि उनके अधीन होने से।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of a discourse that emphasizes self-control and the consequences of forsaking it in the pursuit of wealth.

Meaning

It reveals the relationship between wealth and self-control, indicating that true ownership of wealth comes through discipline rather than indulgence.

Application

In modern contexts, emphasizing self-discipline can lead to greater achievements in financial and personal goals, avoiding the pitfalls of impulsive decisions.