Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – हन्ति जातान अजातांश च हिरण्यार्थॊ ऽनृतं वदन

Shloka (श्लोक)

हन्ति जातान अजातांश च हिरण्यार्थॊ ऽनृतं वदन
सर्वं भूम्यनृते हन्ति मा सम भूम्यनृतं वदीः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the far-reaching impacts of untruth, affecting both the born and unborn.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka highlights that a person who speaks falsehood kills not only those already born but also those yet to come. It reflects the profound consequences of deceit on life itself and urges the listener to not speak untruths about the earth.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो व्यक्ति झूठ बोलता है, वह न केवल उन लोगों की हत्या करता है जो पहले से मौजूद हैं बल्कि उन लोगों की भी जो अभी जन्म लेने वाले हैं। यह धोखे के गहरे परिणामों को बताता है और श्रोताओं को भूमि के बारे में झूठ न बोलने की सलाह देता है।

Commentary

Context

Situated in the Udyoga Parva, this verse addresses the moral implications of honesty and the existential consequences of lying.

Meaning

It emphasizes the idea that dishonesty can extinguish future potential, thus warning against the far-reaching effects of speaking falsely.

Application

This serves as a call to uphold honesty, highlighting that every word has the power to shape destiny—not just for the present but for future generations.