Mahabharata Shanti Parva – नाछित्त्वा परमर्माणि नाकृत्वा कर्म दारुणम

Shloka (श्लोक)

नाछित्त्वा परमर्माणि नाकृत्वा कर्म दारुणम
नाहत्वा मत्स्यघातीव पराप्नॊति परमां शरियम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Destructive actions, when disconnected from divine essence, lead to downfall and must be avoided for ultimate prosperity.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys that engaging in violent or harmful actions devoid of understanding divine principles will not yield true success. True riches and fulfillment are obtained only through righteous deeds aligned with higher values.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि ईश्वरीय तत्व से अज्ञात होकर की जाने वाली हिंसात्मक या हानिकारक गतिविधियों से सच्ची सफलता नहीं मिलती। सच्ची समृद्धि और संतोष केवल उच्च मूल्यों के साथ चलने वाले उचित कार्यों के माध्यम से प्राप्त होते हैं।

Commentary

Context

Situated in the Shanti Parva, this verse focuses on the repercussions of immoral actions on one’s life journey.

Meaning

It emphasizes that true prosperity cannot be attained through unrighteous acts, promoting the significance of moral conduct and divine harmony.

Application

This serves as a guiding principle for living ethically and making decisions that resonate with positive values, ultimately leading to lasting success.