Shloka 39
Balarāma Humbles the Kurus and Rescues Sāmba
अहो ऐश्वर्यमत्तानां मत्तानामिव मानिनाम् । असम्बद्धा गिरो रुक्षा: क: सहेतानुशासिता ॥ ३९ ॥
aho aiśvarya-mattānāṁ mattānām iva māninām asambaddhā giṛo rukṣāḥ kaḥ sahetānuśāsītā
Lihatlah! Kaum Kuru yang congkak ini mabuk oleh kekuasaan yang mereka sangka agung, seperti orang mabuk biasa. Siapa penguasa sejati yang mampu memerintah akan menoleransi ucapan mereka yang kacau dan kasar?
FAQs
This verse states that opulence can intoxicate a person, making their speech harsh and irrational, and such pride makes them difficult to tolerate or correct.
He highlights a common spiritual danger in worldly life—false prestige—showing that arrogance disrupts discernment and leads to cruel, disconnected speech.
Practice humility and mindful speech: avoid speaking from ego, soften harsh words, and remain teachable even when successful or influential.