Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – लॊभः परवृत्तिर आरम्भः कर्मणाम अशमः सपृहा

Shloka (श्लोक)

लॊभः परवृत्तिर आरम्भः कर्मणाम अशमः सपृहा
रजस्य एतानि जायन्ते विवृद्धे भरतर्षभ

⚡ Quick Meaning

Greed and activity arise in the mode of passion.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes how greed, inclination towards action, and unfulfilled desires emerge from the mode of rajas, emphasizing the nature of human behavior influenced by passion, which often leads to restlessness and unrest.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि लोभ, कार्य में प्रवृत्ति और अधूरे इच्छाएं रजस गुण से उत्पन्न होती हैं, जो मानव व्यवहार की प्रकृति को उजागर करता है, जो अक्सर बेचैनी और अशांति की ओर ले जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is taken from the Bhishma Parva, highlighting the characteristics of actions performed under the influence of rajas.

Meaning

It reflects the psychological factors that lead individuals to engage in activities sometimes driven by greed and desires.

Application

Recognizing these tendencies helps improve self-awareness and can guide us in making more conscious and constructive choices.