Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 14675
Shloka (श्लोक)
परियेषु चरमाणं तवां न चैवाप्रिय कारिणम
अतिथिं बरह्मरूपं च कथं हन्याम अनागसम
राक्षसं मन्यमानॊ ऽपि यॊ हन्यान नरकं वरजेत
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka questions the morality of actions taken against an innocent, revealing deeper implications about guest rights.
📖 Translations
English Translation
In this shloka, the speaker questions the righteousness of harming an innocent person, especially someone who is considered a guest. It articulates moral dilemmas surrounding actions that might lead one towards hell, even if a person is perceived as an enemy.
हिंदी अनुवाद
इस श्लोक में वक्ता किसी निर्दोष व्यक्ति, विशेषकर जो अतिथि है, को नुकसान पहुंचाने की नैतिकता पर सवाल उठाता है। यह ऐसे कार्यों के चारों ओर नैतिक दुविधाएं व्यक्त करता है जो एक व्यक्ति को नरक की ओर ले जा सकते हैं, भले ही उसे दुश्मन माना जाए।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This shloka arises in a dialogue concerning the treatment of guests and the ethical bounds of vengeance.
🧘 Meaning
It underscores the importance of hospitality and the consequences of wrongful actions taken against innocents.
🌟 Application
The wisdom advises against hasty judgments, encouraging individuals to evaluate their actions carefully for morality and justice.
