Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न कर्मणां विप्रणाशॊ ऽसय अमुत्र; पुण्यानां वाप्य अथ वा पापकानाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

न कर्मणां विप्रणाशॊ ऽसय अमुत्र; पुण्यानां वाप्य अथ वा पापकानाम
पूर्वं कर्तुर गच्छति पुण्यपापं; पश्चात तव एतद अनुयात्य एव कर्ता

⚡ Quick Meaning

No action, whether virtuous or sinful, is without consequence, tracing back to the initial performer of that action.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates that actions and their consequences are inextricably linked, emphasizing that every virtue and sin reflects back on the doer, forming a cycle of moral responsibility in life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि प्रत्येक कर्म, चाहे वह पुण्य हो या पाप, बिना परिणाम के नहीं होता। कर्म का प्रभाव हमेशा उसके कर्ता पर वापस लौटता है, जो जीवन में नैतिक जिम्मेदारी का चक्र बनाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse in the Udyoga Parva highlights the chain of actions and consequences, stressing the inevitability of accountability.

Meaning

It serves as a reminder of the importance of conscious actions, as they yield results that the doer must face, illustrating the moral fabric that governs life.

Application

By reflecting on our actions and understanding their outcomes, we can foster a sense of responsibility in our decisions and their impact on ourselves and others.