Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अश्रद्धया हुतं दत्तं तपस तप्तं कृतं च यत

Shloka (श्लोक)

अश्रद्धया हुतं दत्तं तपस तप्तं कृतं च यत
असद इत्य उच्यते पार्थ न च तत परेत्य नॊ इह

⚡ Quick Meaning

Anything done without faith—be it offerings, gifts, or austerities—is deemed unbeneficial.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights the futility of any action lacking faith—be it sacrifices, donations, or penances—categorizing them as ‘asat,’ or non-beneficial, and emphasizes that such actions will not carry forward benefits beyond this life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक विश्वास की कमी के साथ किए गए किसी भी कार्य—चाहे वह बलिदान, दान, या तप हो—की व्यर्थता को उजागर करता है और उन्हें ‘असत’ अर्थात् लाभहीन के रूप में वर्गीकृत करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is significant in discussions regarding the importance of faith in actions and their potential spiritual consequences.

Meaning

It warns against performing righteous deeds merely for show or obligation, emphasizing that faith elevates the spiritual value of actions.

Application

To enhance the quality of your actions, foster genuine faith and intention in every deed, to manifest true spiritual significance.