Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 1491
Shloka (श्लोक)
न हि नस तत तपस तस्य तारयिष्यति सत्तम
छिन्नमूलान परिभ्रष्टान कालॊपहतचेतसः
नरकप्रतिष्ठान पश्यास्मान यथा दुष्कृतिनस तथा
⚡ Quick Meaning
This verse reminds us that there is no escape from the consequences of one’s actions, irrespective of any austerities performed.
📖 Translations
English Translation
The shloka underlines that one who has fallen from their righteous path and committed sinful acts cannot be redeemed solely through penance. It speaks to the futility of ignoring karma while depending only on rituals.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो व्यक्ति अपने धर्म के मार्ग से गिर गया है और पाप किया है, उसे केवल तपस्या से मुक्त नहीं किया जा सकता। यह कर्म के प्रति अनदेखी करने और केवल अनुष्ठानों पर निर्भर रहने की निरर्थकता की ओर इंगित करता है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
Located in the context of discussions about righteousness and the consequences of one’s actions, this verse is significant in the Adi Parva.
🧘 Meaning
The essence lies in understanding karmic law, emphasizing that one’s good actions must outweigh the bad to achieve liberation from suffering.
🌟 Application
In daily life, this shloka encourages individuals to live righteously and be responsible for their actions while seeking redemption through good deeds.
