Mahabharata Shanti Parva – नाच्छित्त्वा परमर्माणि नाकृत्वा कर्म दारुणम

Shloka (श्लोक)

नाच्छित्त्वा परमर्माणि नाकृत्वा कर्म दारुणम
नाहत्वा मत्स्यघातीव पराप्नॊति महतीं शरियम

⚡ Quick Meaning

One cannot destroy life or neglect duties without obtaining profound results.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka warns that without care and compassion, even the most arduous tasks will not yield success. It analogizes a fish murderer who cannot attain great wealth, illustrating the consequences of wrongful actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक चेतावनी देता है कि यदि हम दया और सहानुभूति के बिना कार्य करते हैं, तो कठिन से कठिन कार्य भी सफल नहीं होंगे। यह मत्स्यदंता के उदाहरण द्वारा गलत कार्यों के परिणामों को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is situated in discussions on the importance of righteous action in Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It emphasizes the need to perform duties with integrity, as actions have consequences.

Application

Highlighting the impact of our actions, it calls for compassion and ethical conduct in every sphere of life.