Mahabharata Shanti Parva – शुभाशुभं कर्मकृतं यद अस्य;

Shloka (श्लोक)
शुभाशुभं कर्मकृतं यद अस्य;
तद एव परत्याददते सवदेहे
मनॊ ऽनुवर्तन्ति परावराणि;
जलौकसः सरोत इवानुकूलम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka discusses the significance of actions and their consequences as influenced by the mind.
Translations
English Translation
The verse articulates that all actions, whether auspicious or inauspicious, correspond to the mind’s directions. It likens this to currents in water, suggesting that thoughts lead to actions that shape one’s destiny.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि सभी कर्म, चाहे शुभ हों या अशुभ, मन की प्रवृत्तियों के अनुसार होते हैं। यह इसे पानी में धाराओं की तरह दर्शाता है, यह सुझाव देता है कि विचार वे क्रियाएँ पैदा करते हैं जो एक के भाग्य का निर्माण करती हैं।
Commentary
Context
This is referenced in the Shanti Parva as part of a broader discussion on ethics and the moral implications of human actions.
Meaning
It signifies that one’s mental state is the root of all behaviors and outcomes in life, underscoring moral responsibility.
Application
The verse encourages mindfulness of our thoughts, as they are fundamentally linked to our actions and their results.
