Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सवयं कृत्वा तु यः पापं शुभम एवानुतिष्ठति

Shloka (श्लोक)

सवयं कृत्वा तु यः पापं शुभम एवानुतिष्ठति
परायश्चित्तं नरः कर्तुम उभयं सॊ ऽशनुते पृथक

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka explains the relationship between actions, their consequences, and the corresponding penance.

Translations

English Translation

He who performs a sin but continues to engage in righteousness can undertake both penance and virtue separately as per his choices.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति पाप करता है लेकिन धर्म का पालन करता है, वह अपने चुनाव के अनुसार परायण और पुण्य दोनों का पालन कर सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This is discussed in the Shanti Parva, focusing on the need for balance between sin and virtue in one’s actions.

Meaning

This shloka suggests that recognition of wrongdoing is the first step toward correction and attaining goodness.

Application

In essence, one should strive for knowledge and self-awareness to balance their actions and their consequences.