Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अधर्मकारी धर्मेण तपसा हन्ति किल्बिषम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अधर्मकारी धर्मेण तपसा हन्ति किल्बिषम
बरुवन सतेन इति सतेनं तावत पराप्नॊति किल्बिषम
अस्तेनं सतेन इत्य उक्त्वा दविगुणं पापम आप्नुयात

⚡ Quick Meaning

The sinful man is purified through righteous actions; otherwise, he bears double the sin.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates that a person who commits sins but engages in righteous actions can cleanse their transgressions. However, failure to do so results in accumulating even greater sins, emphasizing the necessity of repentance and good deeds.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि जो व्यक्ति पाप करता है लेकिन सत्यपूर्ण कर्म करता है, वह अपने पापों को धो सकता है। इसके विपरीत, यदि ऐसा नहीं किया जाता है, तो वह और भी अधिक पाप जमा कर लेता है।

Commentary

Context

The context revolves around the methods to rectify one’s sins and the consequences of neglecting dharmic duties.

Meaning

This signifies the potential for redemption through penance while alerting us to the consequences of a sinful lifestyle without atonement.

Application

The teaching encourages individuals to engage in good actions daily while being mindful of their misdeeds—offering a pathway to personal growth and transformation.