Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सर्वे लाभाः साभिमाना इति सत्या बत शरुतिः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सर्वे लाभाः साभिमाना इति सत्या बत शरुतिः
संतॊषणीय रूपॊ ऽसि लॊभाद यद अभिमन्यसे

⚡ Quick Meaning

All benefits come with pride, it is indeed true as noted in the scriptures, and you are desirable for what you admire.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates that every benefit carries a sense of pride and attachment, as stated in sacred texts. It reflects on the tendency for beings to value what they possess, often leading to desires that can be luring.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि हर लाभ के साथ गर्व और आसक्ति होती है, जैसा कि पवित्र ग्रंथों में कहा गया है। यह इस प्रवृत्ति को व्यक्त करता है कि जीव अपनी संपत्ति का मूल्यांकन करते हैं, जो अक्सर लुभाने वाले इच्छाओं की ओर ले जाती हैं।

Commentary

Context

In the context, this shloka discusses the emotional connections human beings have with their possessions and the implications of such attachments in spiritual growth.

Meaning

The underlying message stresses the need to be cautious of pride and desire as they can lead one away from spiritual realization and contentment.

Application

This serves as a lesson to critically assess what we hold valuable and to practice detachment from prideful desires in pursuit of deeper wisdom.