Mahabharata Vana Parva – परच्छन्नं चापि धर्मज्ञ हरिणा वृत्र निग्रहे

Shloka (श्लोक)

परच्छन्नं चापि धर्मज्ञ हरिणा वृत्र निग्रहे
वज्रं परविश्य शक्रस्य यत्कृतं तच च ते शरुतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka indicates hidden righteous acts that lead to the suppression of evil.

Translations

English Translation

The verse refers to the cleverness of Indra, who, under disguise, performed acts to defeat the demon Vritra, thus restoring dharma.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इंद्र की चतुराई को दिखाता है, जिसने भेष में रहकर दैत्य वृत्र को पराजित करने के लिए धार्मिक कार्य किए, और इस प्रकार धर्म की पुनर्स्थापना की।

Commentary

Context

This verse’s placement in Vana Parva highlights the eternal struggle for righteousness over evil.

Meaning

It suggests that concealed actions aligned with righteousness can lead to significant outcomes in favor of good.

Application

Encourages individuals to act righteously, even when not in the public eye, for the greater good.