Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कर्मणैव हि संसिद्धिम आस्थिता जनकादयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कर्मणैव हि संसिद्धिम आस्थिता जनकादयः
लॊकसंग्रहम एवापि संपश्यन कर्तुम अर्हसि

⚡ Quick Meaning

Actions alone lead to success and the welfare of the world.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka asserts that success is attained solely through action. The great sages and rulers of the past were all established in their duties and worked for the benefit of society, implying that one should perform their responsibilities for the greater good.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि सफलता केवल कार्यों के द्वारा ही प्राप्त होती है। पूर्वकाल के महान साधक और शासक सभी अपने-अपने कर्तव्यों में स्थिर थे और समाज के लाभ के लिए कार्य करते थे, जिससे यह संकेत मिलता है कि व्यक्ति को समाज के भले के लिए अपने कर्तव्यों को निभाना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This shloka provides insight into the importance of collective duty and responsibility in maintaining societal harmony, as noted in the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The essence lies in understanding that individual actions contribute to the larger picture of societal welfare.

Application

Living with the awareness that our actions impact the community can inspire us to act more responsibly and think of others in our personal pursuit of success.