Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – धर्मम अर्थं च कामं च वेदाः शंसन्ति भारत

Shloka (श्लोक)

[य]धर्मम अर्थं च कामं च वेदाः शंसन्ति भारत
कस्य लाभॊ विशिष्टॊ ऽतर तन मे बरूहि पितामह

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka inquires about the benefits of Dharma, Artha, and Kama as described in the Vedas.

Translations

English Translation

This verse invokes a question about which of the three goals of human life—righteousness (Dharma), wealth (Artha), or desire (Kama)—is ultimately superior, prompting insights from the wise Pitamaha Bhishma.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक वेदों में वर्णित धर्म, अर्थ और काम के तीन लक्ष्यों में से किसका लाभ विशेष है, के बारे में पूछता है, और ज्ञानी पितामह भीष्म से अंतर्दृष्टियाँ प्राप्त करने की प्रेरणा देता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka arises from a discussion among the Kurukshetra warriors about the significance of life’s essential pursuits.

Meaning

It highlights the importance of discerning the priorities in one’s life based on spiritual wisdom.

Application

Reflecting on this question encourages individuals to evaluate their own life choices in terms of Dharma, Artha, and Kama.