Mahabharata Vana Parva – अश्रुतश च समुन्नद्धॊ दरिद्रश च महामनाः
Shloka (श्लोक)
अश्रुतश च समुन्नद्धॊ दरिद्रश च महामनाः
अर्थांश चाकर्मणा परेप्सुर मूढ इत्य उच्यते बुधैः
⚡ Quick Meaning
A foolish person remains unenhanced by knowledge and is impoverished even if they are ambitious.
Translations
English Translation
A person who is uninformed and yet harbors great ambitions is seen as foolish. Such a person fails to elevate themselves through knowledge and remains poor despite their high aspirations.
हिंदी अनुवाद
जो व्यक्ति अनभिज्ञ है और फिर भी बड़ी महत्वाकांक्षाएँ रखता है, उसे मूर्ख समझा जाता है। ऐसा व्यक्ति ज्ञान के माध्यम से अपने आप को ऊँचा उठाने में असफल रहता है और अपनी उच्च आकांक्षाओं के बावजूद गरीब बना रहता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse sheds light on the futility of ambition without the foundation of knowledge and understanding.
Meaning
It suggests that ambitions should be grounded in wisdom, or they become meaningless and lead to stagnation.
Application
We should strive to acquire knowledge and understanding as a foundation for our ambitions and goals in life.
