Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – शवा ततॊ जायते मूढः कर्मणा तेन पार्थिव

Shloka (श्लोक)

शवा ततॊ जायते मूढः कर्मणा तेन पार्थिव
शवा भूत्वा पञ्चवर्षाणि ततॊ जायति मानुषः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse describes the rebirth of a foolish person as a dog and outlines the cycle of their reincarnation.

Translations

English Translation

The verse states that a foolish person may be reborn as a dog and spend five years in that form before transitioning to human life, underscoring the karmic implications of one’s actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि मूढ व्यक्ति कुत्ते के रूप में पुनर्जन्म ले सकता है और उस रूप में पाँच वर्ष व्यतीत करने के बाद मानव जीवन में प्रवेश करता है, जो कर्मों के परिणामों को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching underlines the consequences of folly in life and the inevitable journey through different forms of existence as taught in the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

The verse conveys that foolish behavior can lead to lower forms of life, teaching the importance of wisdom and discernment in one’s actions.

Application

This context encourages individuals to seek knowledge and wisdom to avoid undesirable consequences in their future births.