Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – मानुषं कुर्वतः कर्म यदि दैवान न सिध्यति

Shloka (श्लोक)

मानुषं कुर्वतः कर्म यदि दैवान न सिध्यति
स पथः परच्युतॊ धर्म्याद विपदं परतिपद्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the futility of actions that do not align with destiny.

Translations

English Translation

This verse suggests that if human efforts do not succeed according to divine will, then they deviate from the righteous path and can lead to difficulties, indicating the importance of aligning actions with higher principles.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह कहता है कि यदि मानव प्रयास ईश्वरीय इच्छा के अनुसार सफल नहीं होते, तो वे धर्म के मार्ग से भटक जाते हैं और कष्ट में पड़ सकते हैं, जिससे यह स्पष्ट होता है कि कार्यों को उच्च सिद्धांतों के साथ संरेखित करना आवश्यक है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching, found in the Sauptika Parva, highlights the outcomes of actions when not in harmony with destiny.

Meaning

It conveys that when one’s actions are not in tune with divine intention, they risk losing their way and encountering adversity.

Application

This wisdom serves as a guide to align life choices with deeper truths, promoting coherence and reducing the likelihood of missteps.