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
Masdan! Ang mapagmataas na mga Kuru ay lasing sa diumano’y kapangyarihan, gaya ng karaniwang lasing. Ang kanilang walang saysay at mararahas na salita—sinong tunay na pinunong may kapangyarihang mag-utos ang magtitiis niyon?
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.