Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – धर्मे चार्थे च कामे च लॊकवृत्तिः समाहिता

Shloka (श्लोक)

धर्मे चार्थे च कामे च लॊकवृत्तिः समाहिता
तेषां गरीयान कतमॊ मध्यमः कॊ लघुश च कः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the balance of duties and the hierarchy of values within the different aspects of life.

Translations

English Translation

The verse mentions how moral duty (dharma), wealth (artha), and desires (kama) coexist, asking which among them holds the highest significance and rank over the others.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि नैतिक कर्तव्य (धर्म), धन (अर्थ) और इच्छाएँ (काम) कैसे सह-अवस्थित हैं, और पूछता है कि इनमें से कौन सबसे महत्वपूर्ण और उच्च स्थान रखता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka frames the eternal question of priorities among life’s obligations.

Meaning

It points out that understanding the relative importance of different pursuits is vital for a meaningful life.

Application

It encourages individuals to reflect on their own values and what they prioritize in their lives.