Mahabharata Vana Parva – न धर्मे जायते बुद्धिर वयाजाद धर्मं करॊति च

Shloka (श्लोक)

[तस्य लॊभाभिभूतस्य रागद्वेषहतस्य च]न धर्मे जायते बुद्धिर वयाजाद धर्मं करॊति च

⚡ Quick Meaning

The presence of greed and attachment fundamentally obstructs the understanding of Dharma.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights how greed and attachment can cloud one’s judgment, preventing true understanding of righteousness (Dharma). It acts as a caution against allowing material desires to influence moral decisions and illustrates the need for a clear mind.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि कैसे लोभ और attachment के कारण व्यक्ति की बुद्धि कमजोर होती है, जिससे धर्म की असली समझ में रुकावट आती है। यह भौतिक इच्छाओं को नैतिक निर्णयों पर प्रभाव डालने से रोकने की चेतावनी है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the narrative of changes in human behavior when driven by excessive desires within the Vana Parva.

Meaning

This verse underscores the importance of maintaining clarity of thought and integrity in understanding Dharma, alongside the adverse effects of negative emotions.

Application

To uphold righteousness, one must cultivate an understanding of Dharma free from the influence of greed and attachment.