Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तांस तान उपासते धर्मान धर्मकामा यथागमम

Shloka (श्लोक)

तांस तान उपासते धर्मान धर्मकामा यथागमम
न तव एषाम अर्थसामान्यम अन्तरेण गुणान इमान

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those who worship according to the scriptures abide by Dharma, yet their virtues do not equate with one another.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka indicates that individuals who practice worship according to the scriptures follow a righteous path. However, it also points out that the qualities and merits of these individuals are not uniform or equal.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो व्यक्ति शास्त्रों के अनुसार पूजा करते हैं, वे धर्म का पालन करते हैं। हालांकि, इन व्यक्तियों के गुण समान नहीं होते हैं।

Commentary

Context

Located in the Shanti Parva, this verse highlights the diversity of virtues among practitioners of Dharma, despite their common adherence to sacred texts.

Meaning

This underscores the idea that while following Dharma is important, the manifestation of virtues can vary greatly amongst individuals.

Application

This shloka encourages acceptance of diversity in spiritual paths and virtues while still recognizing a shared commitment to righteousness.