Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – उपदेशॊ न कर्तव्यः कदा चिद अपि कस्य चित

Shloka (श्लोक)

उपदेशॊ न कर्तव्यः कदा चिद अपि कस्य चित
उपदेशाद धि तत पापं बराह्मणः समवाप्नुयात

⚡ Quick Meaning

No one should ever give advice, for through such counsel, one may incur sin themselves.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka cautions against offering unsolicited advice, suggesting that giving counsel can lead to negative consequences and wrongdoing for the advisor.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक अनपेक्षित सलाह देने के खिलाफ चेतावनी देता है, यह सुझाव देते हुए कि सलाह देने से सलाहकार के लिए नकारात्मक परिणाम और ग़लतियाँ हो सकती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse is situated in discussions within the Anushasana Parva about the complexity and responsibility of providing guidance to others.

Meaning

The central idea is the acknowledgment that offering unsolicited advice may result in moral encumbrance for the one who gives it.

Application

This teaching encourages individuals to practice restraint and humility regarding their suggestions to others, recognizing the potential consequences of their counsel.