Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – न हय अधर्मतया धर्मं दद्यात कालः कथं चन

Shloka (श्लोक)

न हय अधर्मतया धर्मं दद्यात कालः कथं चन
तस्माद विशुद्धम आत्मानं जानीयाद धर्मचारिणम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka asserts that time does not impart dharma through means of adharma, necessitating awareness of one’s pure self.

Translations

English Translation

Time does not grant righteousness through dishonest means; hence, one should know the purity of the self to pursue dharma correctly.

हिंदी अनुवाद

समय अधर्म के माध्यम से धर्म नहीं देता; इसलिए, एक को अपने शुद्ध आत्म की पहचान करनी चाहिए ताकि धर्म का सही अनुसरण किया जा सके।

Commentary

Context

This teaching from Anushasana Parva illustrates the connection between time, morality, and understanding one’s pure self.

Meaning

It emphasizes that righteousness must arise from virtuous intentions rather than deceitful actions.

Application

This implies the importance of integrity in one’s pursuits, relying on genuine paths to achieve righteousness.