Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – मत्स्यॊ यथा सरॊत इवाभिपाती; तथा कृतं पूर्वम उपैति कर्म

Shloka (श्लोक)

मत्स्यॊ यथा सरॊत इवाभिपाती; तथा कृतं पूर्वम उपैति कर्म
शुभे तव असौ तुष्यतु दुष्कृते तु; न तुष्यते वै परमशरीरी

⚡ Quick Meaning

Like a fish flowing in a stream, actions flow back, leading the doer towards experiences of joy for good deeds and distress for bad deeds.

Translations

English Translation

Just as a fish follows the current of a stream, actions made in the past lead to experiences of happiness or suffering in the future; good deeds bring joy, while bad deeds induce suffering, emphasizing a universal law of karma.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जैसे एक मछली एक धारा के प्रवाह का अनुसरण करती है, वैसे ही अतीत में किए गए कार्य भविष्य में खुशी या पीड़ा के अनुभव की दिशा में ले जाते हैं; अच्छे कार्य खुशी लाते हैं जबकि बुरे कार्य दुःख उत्पन्न करते हैं, यह कर्म के एक सार्वभौमिक नियम पर जोर देते हुए।

Commentary

Context

This shloka teaches the concept of karma, illustrating how our past actions dictate our future experiences and emotional states.

Meaning

It emphasizes the cause-and-effect relationship in life, showing that our actions will inevitably return to us, for better or worse.

Application

By acting with awareness and intention, we can direct our future experiences towards positivity and away from suffering.