Mahabharata Shanti Parva – विकर्मणा तप्यमानः पादात पापस्य मुच्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

विकर्मणा तप्यमानः पादात पापस्य मुच्यते
नैतत कार्यं पुनर इति दवितीयात परिमुच्यते
चरिष्ये धर्मम एवेति तृतीयात परिमुच्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Through penance, one can rid oneself of sins and attain liberation from worldly actions.

Translations

English Translation

This verse outlines that through fasting and penance (tapas), one can be liberated from sins. It indicates that consistent adherence to dharma leads to the freedom from evil actions and subsequent rebirth, thereby emphasizing moral living.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि तपस्या और उपवास के माध्यम से व्यक्ति पापों से मुक्त हो सकता है। यह संकेत करता है कि धर्म का पालन करने से बुराईयों से मुक्ति मिलती है और पुनर्जन्म की स्थिति भी बेहतर होती है, इस प्रकार नैतिक जीवन जीने पर जोर देता है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching found in the Shanti Parva arises from discussions around righteousness and the paths to liberation following the Kurukshetra War.

Meaning

The message conveys that persistent dedication to virtuous practices can cleanse one of accumulated negative karma.

Application

In practical terms, this shloka encourages the practice of self-discipline and ethical behavior as means of achieving spiritual elevation.