Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – विश्वासेन तु निक्षिप्तं यॊ निह्नवति मानवः

Shloka (श्लोक)

विश्वासेन तु निक्षिप्तं यॊ निह्नवति मानवः
स गतासुर नरस तादृङ मत्स्ययॊनौ परजायते

⚡ Quick Meaning

A person who steals out of trust faces rebirth in a lower form.

Translations

English Translation

This verse elucidates that a person who betrays trust and steals from others will meet with dire consequences, leading to a rebirth in a form that embodies a loss of humanity, symbolized through aquatic birth.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक स्पष्ट करता है कि जो व्यक्ति विश्वास का दुरुपयोग करता है और दूसरों से चोरी करता है, उसे गंभीर परिणामों का सामना करना होगा, जिसके कारण उसके लिए ऐसा पुनर्जन्म होगा जो मानवता के ह्रास को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is included to express the dangers of betrayal in Anushasana Parva, illustrating the value of trust and ethics.

Meaning

The implication is that trust is sacred, and violating it leads to severe karmic repercussions and a descent into lower existences.

Application

Individuals must cultivate trustworthiness and integrity, understanding the profound impact of their actions on their soul’s journey and the respect they earn in society.