Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न निःशेषेण मन्तव्यम अचिकित्स्येन वा पुनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

न निःशेषेण मन्तव्यम अचिकित्स्येन वा पुनः
न जातु नाहम अस्मीति परसक्तव्यम असाधुषु

⚡ Quick Meaning

One should not attach oneself to the idea of causality in regards to good or bad deeds.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that one should not get completely engrossed in the concepts of cause and effect regarding actions. It suggests a detachment from the idea of “I am” based on such actions, promoting a perspective of transcending the dualities of good and bad.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि व्यक्ति को कार्यों के कारण और प्रभाव के विचार में पूरी तरह से बंधा नहीं होना चाहिए। यह ‘मैं हूँ’ के विचार से दूर रहने की सलाह देता है, जिससे यह अच्छे और बुरे के द्वंद्वों से परे जाने की प्रेरणा मिलती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is situated within the Shanti Parva, where teachings on virtue and morality are discussed amid the aftermath of war.

Meaning

The focus is on the concept of non-attachment to actions, encouraging an understanding that one’s true self is beyond their deeds.

Application

This teaching can be applied in daily life by practicing detachment and focusing on the present moment rather than the consequences of actions.