Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यश चैनम अभिनन्देत यश चैनम अपवादयेत

Shloka (श्लोक)
यश चैनम अभिनन्देत यश चैनम अपवादयेत
समस तयॊश चाप्य उभयॊर नाभिध्यायेच छुभाशुभम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka teaches us to avoid praise and criticism, maintaining neutrality toward others.
Translations
English Translation
It suggests that one who honors or disparages another should not differentiate between them. Bringing attention to good and bad equally leads to a state of balance and harmony.
हिंदी अनुवाद
इस श्लोक में कहा गया है कि जो व्यक्ति किसी की प्रशंसा या निंदा करता है, उसे दोनों में भेद नहीं करना चाहिए। अच्छाई और बुराई पर समान ध्यान रखना संतुलन और सामंजस्य की स्थिति लाता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse from the Shanti Parva advocates for treating all individuals equally, regardless of their actions.
Meaning
By doing so, emotional disturbances caused by ups and downs of others’ actions can be minimized.
Application
In everyday interactions, practicing this principle fosters a harmonious environment and promotes compassion over judgment.
