Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न कर्मणा पितुः पुत्रः पिता वा पुत्रकर्मणा

Shloka (श्लोक)

न कर्मणा पितुः पुत्रः पिता वा पुत्रकर्मणा
मार्गेणान्येन गच्छन्ति तयक्त्वा सुकृतदुष्कृतते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka asserts that neither a father’s actions nor a son’s actions define one’s own fate.

Translations

English Translation

This verse emphasizes individual accountability, stating that one’s path is not dictated by the deeds of parents or children. Instead, every individual is responsible for their own karmic journey and must navigate through the consequences of their own actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक व्यक्तिगत जिम्मेदारी पर प्रकाश डालता है, यह कहते हुए कि किसी के मार्ग का निर्धारण माता-पिता या संतान के कर्मों से नहीं होता। इसके बजाय, प्रत्येक व्यक्ति अपने खुद के कर्मों के परिणामों को समझने और उनके रास्ते को तय करने के लिए जिम्मेदार है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva highlights the notion of personal responsibility in the human experience.

Meaning

It conveys that guilt or merit from others does not pass onto an individual, asserting the importance of personal actions.

Application

This teaching encourages taking charge of one’s destiny through righteous actions and decisions.