Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अन्यॊ धर्मः समस्थस्य विषमस्थस्य चापरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अन्यॊ धर्मः समस्थस्य विषमस्थस्य चापरः
आपदस तु कथं शक्याः परिपाठेन वेदितुम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the diverse interpretations of dharma in varying circumstances.

Translations

English Translation

There is a different dharma for those established in stability and another for those in adversity; it cannot be understood solely through systematic study.

हिंदी अनुवाद

स्थिरता में स्थित लोगों के लिए एक अलग धर्म है और विपत्तियों में स्थिति के लिए एक अन्य; इसे केवल प्रणालीबद्ध अध्ययन के माध्यम से समझा नहीं जा सकता।

Commentary

Context

This verse emphasizes the varying nature of dharma as influenced by circumstances and contexts.

Meaning

It shows that dharma cannot be rigidly defined, as its interpretation changes according to life’s situations.

Application

One should be adaptable in their understanding of moral laws as per the situations they encounter.