Shloka 14
एवं यो धर्मसंरम्भी धर्मार्थपरिचिन्तक: । अर्थान् समीक्ष्य भजते स ध्रुवं महदश्षुते,जो इस प्रकार धर्मके प्रति आग्रह रखनेवाला एवं धर्म और अर्थका चिन्तन करनेवाला है तथा अर्थपर भलीभाँति विचार करके उसका सेवन करता है, वह निश्चय ही महान् फलका भागी होता है
evaṁ yo dharma-saṁrambhī dharmārtha-paricintakaḥ | arthān samīkṣya bhajate sa dhruvaṁ mahad aśnute ||
Disse Vāmadeva: Aquele que permanece firmemente comprometido com o dharma, que reflete com cuidado sobre dharma e artha, e que—após examinar com discernimento os meios materiais—faz deles uso correto, certamente alcança um resultado grande e duradouro.
वामदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
Dharma-guided discernment is the key: when one reflects on dharma and artha together and uses material resources only after careful evaluation, one gains a great and reliable फल (result).
In the Śānti Parva’s instruction on righteous living, the sage Vāmadeva states a general principle: prosperity (artha) becomes fruitful when pursued and applied under the discipline of dharma and thoughtful consideration.