Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यत्कृते परतिकुर्याद वै न स तत्रापराध्नुयात

Shloka (श्लोक)

[ब]यत्कृते परतिकुर्याद वै न स तत्रापराध्नुयात
अनृणस तेन भवति वस पूजानि मा गमः

⚡ Quick Meaning

One must not retaliate without just cause.

Translations

English Translation

One should not retaliate for mere offense; by doing so, one becomes indebted and departs from deserving respect and hospitality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

किसी छोटी सी गलती का प्रतिकार नहीं करना चाहिए; ऐसा करने से व्यक्ति कर्जदार हो जाता है और सम्मान और मेहमाननवाज़ी से चूक जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka cautions against unnecessary retaliation that can disrupt peaceful coexistence.

Meaning

It stresses the importance of discerning an appropriate response rather than reacting impulsively to offenses.

Application

In personal and professional settings, avoid escalating tensions by responding thoughtfully instead of retaliating.