Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – न वृत्तं मन्यते ऽनयस्य मन्यते ऽनयस्य पापकम

Shloka (श्लोक)

न वृत्तं मन्यते ऽनयस्य मन्यते ऽनयस्य पापकम
तथा सवकर्म निर्वृत्तं न पुण्यं न च पापकम

⚡ Quick Meaning

No action is deemed pure or sinful by another; it solely depends on the individual’s own actions.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights the subjective nature of morality, indicating that one cannot judge the actions of others in terms of purity or impurity; ethical evaluations must be anchored in one’s own conduct.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक नैतिकता की व्यक्तिगत स्वभाव को उजागर करता है, यह बताते हुए कि किसी भी व्यक्ति के कार्यों की शुद्धता या अशुद्धता का निर्णय दूसरों द्वारा नहीं किया जा सकता; नैतिक मूल्यांकन केवल व्यक्तिगत कार्यों पर निर्भर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse comes from the Anushasana Parva and delves into the complexities of ethical judgment.

Meaning

The message reinforces personal accountability in ethical matters, emphasizing that one’s perception of actions shapes their moral values.

Application

This shloka encourages individuals to cultivate self-awareness and integrity, focusing on one’s own actions while refraining from judging others.