Mahabharata Shanti Parva – धर्मव्युच्छित्तिम इच्छन्तॊ ये ऽधर्मस्य परवर्तकाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

धर्मव्युच्छित्तिम इच्छन्तॊ ये ऽधर्मस्य परवर्तकाः
हन्तव्यास ते दुरात्मानॊ देवैर दैत्या इवॊल्वणाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those who wish for the downfall of righteousness are as degraded as cruel demons.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka articulates that individuals seeking the destruction of justice and virtue are akin to wicked entities. Their malicious intent aligns them with malevolent beings who disrupt dharma, leading to their own demise.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि जो व्यक्ति धर्म के लेखन की इच्छा करते हैं, वे क्रूर दैत्यों के समान होते हैं। उनका दुष्ट इरादा उन्हें उन बुराईयों के साथ जोड़ देता है जो धर्म को बाधित करते हैं, जिससे उनकी स्वयं की बर्बादी होती है।

Commentary

Context

Rooted in the Shanti Parva’s themes, this shloka draws a line between righteous and unrighteous aspirations, indicating that the pursuit of evil invites divine retribution.

Meaning

It highlights that those who oppose righteousness undermine not only the moral order but also their own spiritual journey, leading to inevitable consequences.

Application

This verse serves as a moral compass, reminding us to uphold righteousness and avoid paths that invite destruction of ethical principles.