Shloka 33
Varṇāśrama-Dharma and the Thirty Qualities of a Human Being
उप्यमानं मुहु: क्षेत्रं स्वयं निर्वीर्यतामियात् । न कल्पते पुन: सूत्यै उप्तं बीजं च नश्यति ॥ ३३ ॥ एवं कामाशयं चित्तं कामानामतिसेवया । विरज्येत यथा राजन्नग्निवत् कामबिन्दुभि: ॥ ३४ ॥
upyamānaṁ muhuḥ kṣetraṁ svayaṁ nirvīryatām iyāt na kalpate punaḥ sūtyai uptaṁ bījaṁ ca naśyati
ಹೇ ರಾಜನೇ, ಮರುಮರು ಉಳುಮೆ ಮಾಡಿದ ಹೊಲವು ತಾನೇ ಶಕ್ತಿಹೀನವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ; ಮತ್ತೆ ಬೆಳೆಗೆ ಯೋಗ್ಯವಿರದು, ಬಿತ್ತಿದ ಬೀಜವೂ ನಾಶವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.
If one continuously sprinkles drops of ghee on a fire, the fire will not be extinguished, but if one suddenly puts a lump of ghee on a fire, the fire may possibly be extinguished entirely. Similarly, those who are too sinful and have thus been born in the lower classes are allowed to enjoy sinful activities fully, for thus there is a chance that these activities will become detestful to them, and they will get the opportunity to be purified.
FAQs
It warns that repeated indulgence drains one’s inner strength—like a field repeatedly sown—so that one loses the capacity to produce wholesome results and even what is invested becomes wasted.
To illustrate how constant exploitation (of the mind and senses) leads to exhaustion and ruin, helping the listener understand the spiritual cost of unchecked enjoyment.
Reduce compulsive consumption, practice moderation, and redirect energy into sādhana (hearing, chanting, service) so the mind regains clarity and strength.