Shloka (श्लोक)
अविद्या बहुलॊ मूढः सवप्नशीलॊ विचेतनः
दुर्दृशीकस तमॊ धवस्तः सक्रॊधस तामसॊ ऽलसः
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka describes a person who is ignorant, deluded, and affected by tamas (darkness).
Translations
English Translation
The verse elaborates on individuals who are clouded by ignorance and delusion, often losing consciousness to their surroundings. They are characterized by their lethargy, anger, and a tendency towards ignorance. Such traits create barriers to knowledge and clarity.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक उन व्यक्तियों का वर्णन करता है जो अज्ञानता और भ्रम से परिपूर्ण होते हैं, जिनका अपनी周करी में ध्यान नहीं रहता। ये आलसी, क्रोधित और अज्ञान में लिपटे होते हैं, जो ज्ञान और स्पष्टता की राह में रुकावट पैदा करते हैं।
Commentary
Context
The Vana Parva discusses various qualities of individuals based on their inherent nature and characteristics. This shloka serves as a categorical description of one such category.
Meaning
This shloka emphasizes the negative qualities of ignorance, anger, and lethargy which bind individuals to a lower state of consciousness.
Application
Understanding this shloka encourages self-reflection on one’s traits, prompting a quest for knowledge and awareness to overcome ignorance.
