Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 13494
Shloka (श्लोक)
असज जनेनाचरितानि पुत्र; पापान्य अपेयानि मधूनि तानि
माल्यानि चैतानि न वै मुनीनां; समृतानि चित्रॊज्ज्वल गन्धवन्ति
⚡ Quick Meaning
Those actions performed by inferior people yield undesirable results, unlike pleasing offerings to the sages.
📖 Translations
English Translation
This shloka emphasizes that actions undertaken by subpar individuals tend to result in sin, causing harm instead of good. In contrast, offerings meticulously prepared and aligned with righteousness bring joy and fragrance in the presence of the wise. It serves as a critical distinction between actions influenced by virtue versus those clouded by ignorance.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक यह रेखांकित करता है कि निम्न स्तर के व्यक्तियों द्वारा किए गए कार्य अक्सर पाप का परिणाम देते हैं, जो नुकसान पहुंचाते हैं। इसके विपरीत, ध्यानपूर्वक और धर्म के अनुसार तैयार की गई प्रस्तुतियाँ बुद्धिमानों की उपस्थिति में खुशी और सुगंध लाती हैं। यह गुण और अज्ञान से प्रभावित कार्यों के बीच महत्वपूर्ण अंतर को दर्शाता है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This verse appears in the Vana Parva where it outlines the repercussions of one’s actions based on their moral stature.
🧘 Meaning
The shloka conveys that the quality of actions reflects one’s inner virtue, and only righteous acts lead to positive outcomes.
🌟 Application
We are encouraged to align our actions with virtue, fostering positivity in our surroundings and uplifting those around us.
