Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 1382
Shloka (श्लोक)
तस्माद इदं तवया बाल्यात सहसा दुष्कृतं कृतम
न हय अर्हति नृपः शापम अस्मत्तः पुत्र सर्वथा
⚡ Quick Meaning
Hence, what you have done in your childhood, hastily, should not subject you to a king’s curse in any way.
📖 Translations
English Translation
This shloka speaks to the idea of childhood innocence and impulsivity. It suggests that actions taken without maturity should not lead to dire consequences, particularly under a king’s jurisdiction, emphasizing mercy and understanding in judgment.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक बाल्य की मासूमियत और आवेग को दर्शाता है। यह सुझाव देता है कि बिना परिपक्वता के किए गए कार्यों को गंभीर परिणामों का सामना नहीं करना चाहिए, विशेष रूप से राजा के अधिकार क्षेत्र में, न्याय में दया और समझ की अहमियत को बताते हुए।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
In the Adi Parva, this verse brings forward the theme of youthful error and the need for compassion in leadership.
🧘 Meaning
It highlights the understanding that youth may act out of haste, and that wisdom should temper the responses of authority figures.
🌟 Application
This serves as a guiding principle for leaders today, suggesting that understanding and empathy should prevail in the exercise of authority over mistakes made during youth.
