Mahabharata Virata Parva – न कर्मणि नियुक्तः सन धनं किं चिद उपस्पृशेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

न कर्मणि नियुक्तः सन धनं किं चिद उपस्पृशेत
पराप्नॊति हि हरन दरव्यं बन्धनं यदि वा वधम

⚡ Quick Meaning

A person not engaged in work should not touch wealth, for they may acquire loss or even harm.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys that one who is not actively engaged in their duties should refrain from touching wealth. It warns of the negative consequences that may arise from greed or misfortune, emphasizing the importance of rightful action.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कहता है कि जो व्यक्ति अपने कर्तव्यों में निम्नलिखित नहीं है, उसे धन को छूना नहीं चाहिए। यह लालच या दुर्भाग्य से उत्पन्न नकारात्मक परिणामों की चेतावनी देता है, और उचित कार्रवाई के महत्व पर जोर देता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is found in the Virata Parva, which discusses the place of karma and duty in acquiring wealth and success.

Meaning

It signifies that action is intrinsic to gain; simply desiring wealth is futile without effort or right action.

Application

This shloka advises against idle greed, teaching us that hard work and duty must precede any expectation of wealth.