Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – धर्मार्थयुक्ता लॊके ऽसमिन परवृत्तिर लक्ष्यते सताम

Shloka (श्लोक)

धर्मार्थयुक्ता लॊके ऽसमिन परवृत्तिर लक्ष्यते सताम
असतां विपरीता तु लक्ष्यते भरतर्षभ

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the contrast in actions between the righteous and the unrighteous in society.

Translations

English Translation

In this verse, it is explained that the activities of the righteous are apparent in this world, while the activities of the unrighteous are seen conversely. The dichotomy emphasizes the nature of moral actions and their visibility among people.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में बताया गया है कि धर्मात्माओं के कार्य इस संसार में स्पष्ट होते हैं, जबकि अधर्मात्माओं के कार्य उलटे नजर आते हैं। यह द्वैत नैतिक क्रियाओं की प्रकृति और उनके समाज में दिखाई देने को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Udyoga Parva, where strategic discussions are taking place regarding the upcoming war. It presents the moral landscape of the characters involved.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka is the clear distinction between righteousness and unrighteousness. It stresses the importance of virtue in society.

Application

This verse can be applied in daily life to assess the ethics of our own actions, guiding us to choose the righteous path over questionable morals.