Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अज्ञानतः कर्म यॊनिं भजन्ते; तां तां राजंस ते यथा यान्त्य अभावम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अज्ञानतः कर्म यॊनिं भजन्ते; तां तां राजंस ते यथा यान्त्य अभावम
तथा वर्णा जञानहीनाः पतन्ते; घॊराद अज्ञानात पराकृतं यॊनिजालम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Ignorance leads to destructive actions that confine individuals to unfortunate circumstances.

Translations

English Translation

Due to ignorance, those who perform actions without understanding perpetuate their own suffering and descend into lower states of existence, trapped in cycles of materialistic entanglements that arise from ignorance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

अज्ञान के कारण, जो लोग समझ से वंचित होकर कर्म करते हैं, वे अपने ही दुःख को बढ़ाते हैं और अपने को निम्न अवस्थाओं में गिरा देते हैं, अज्ञान के जाल में फंस जाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka examines the repercussions of acting from ignorance and its impact on one’s spiritual journey.

Meaning

It warns against the traps of unwise actions that can lead to degradation in both this life and the next.

Application

One should cultivate wisdom to ensure that actions are thoughtful, aiming for spiritual growth and liberation rather than further entrapment.