Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यॊ राज्ञॊ दम्भमॊहेन किं चित कुर्याद असांप्रतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यॊ राज्ञॊ दम्भमॊहेन किं चित कुर्याद असांप्रतम
सर्वॊपायैर नियम्यः स तथा पापान निवर्तते

⚡ Quick Meaning

One who acts with deceit may still manage to avoid sin.

Translations

English Translation

A person who engages in deceitful actions, driven by foolishness or arrogance, may still escape from sin by employing various correct means and tools at their disposal.

हिंदी अनुवाद

एक व्यक्ति जो धोखाधड़ी भरे कार्य करता है, मूढ़ता या गर्व से प्रेरित होकर, वह विभिन्न उचित उपायों का उपयोग करके पाप से बच सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse discusses how cunning approaches can lead someone away from wrongdoing.

Meaning

While deceit is wrong, it is possible to evade the consequences through cleverness.

Application

One should be cautious about the methods they choose, even if they wish to avoid wrongdoing.