Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – तयाज्यं दॊषवद इत्य एके कर्म पराहुर मनीषिणः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तयाज्यं दॊषवद इत्य एके कर्म पराहुर मनीषिणः
यज्ञदानतपःकर्म न तयाज्यम इति चापरे

⚡ Quick Meaning

Some see certain actions as to be rejected, while others assert that acts of sacrifice, charity, and penance should not be given up.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka presents the idea that wise individuals differ in their opinions about what should be abandoned. Some scholars claim that certain actions are detrimental and should not be undertaken, whereas others argue that noble actions like sacrifice, charity, and penance should never be forsaken.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह विचार प्रस्तुत करता है कि ज्ञानी व्यक्तियों की राय छोड़ने योग्य कार्यों के बारे में भिन्न होती है। कुछ विद्वानों का कहना है कि कुछ कार्य हानिकारक होते हैं और उन्हें नहीं करना चाहिए, जबकि अन्य का तर्क है कि बलिदान, दान और तप जैसे Noble कार्यों को कभी नहीं छोड़ना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Bhishma Parva, where various philosophical perspectives on duty and action are discussed amidst the great war.

Meaning

The essence captured here reflects the diversity of opinions on what constitutes worthwhile actions in life, emphasizing the importance of voluntary actions of virtue.

Application

This shloka encourages individuals to discern between actions that contribute to spiritual growth versus those that merely lead to material gain.