Bhagavad Gita · Karma Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 3.39 meaning
avritam jnanam etena jnanino nityavairina
kamaroopena kaunteya dushpoorenanalena cha
आवृतं ज्ञानमेतेन ज्ञानिनो नित्यवैरिणा।
कामरूपेण कौन्तेय दुष्पूरेणानलेन च॥
Son of Kunti, even the wise have their wisdom covered by this constant enemy, desire, which is like a fire that can never be filled.
What it means
Feeding desire is like throwing fuel on a fire—it only grows. More things, more praise, more pleasure never quite satisfy. Seeing this clearly helps you stop chasing endlessly.How it helps in real life
- With money: Got the salary hike and already want a bigger flat? Before upgrading, save the extra for six months and see if you still need it.
- Phone & habits: One more reel always turns into fifty? Set a fifteen-minute limit on the app and stop when it pings.
हिंदी में अर्थ
हे कुंतीपुत्र, इच्छा रूपी इस हमेशा के शत्रु ने ज्ञानियों के ज्ञान को भी ढक रखा है; यह ऐसी आग है जो कभी नहीं भरती।
इच्छा को पूरा करना आग में घी डालने जैसा है—वह और भड़कती है। ज़्यादा चीज़ें, ज़्यादा तारीफ़ कभी पूरी नहीं पड़तीं। यह समझना ही राहत है।
Spoken by Krishna.
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