Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 2887
Shloka (श्लोक)
[षु]धर्मज्ञः सन महाराज यॊ ऽधर्मम अकृत्वाः परियम
तस्माज जरा तवाम अचिराद धर्षयिष्यति दुर्जया
⚡ Quick Meaning
A warning about the consequences that befall those who do not practice dharma.
📖 Translations
English Translation
This shloka warns the king that those who fail to act righteously will eventually face the inevitable consequences of their actions. It speaks to the ephemeral nature of life and the persistent threat of decay and downfall when virtues are ignored.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक राजा को चेतावनी देता है कि जो लोग धर्म के अनुसार कार्य नहीं करते, उन्हें अंततः अपने कृत्यों के परिणामों का सामना करना पड़ेगा। यह जीवन की क्षणिक प्रकृति और जब गुणों की उपेक्षा की जाती है, तब निरंतर गिरावट और पतन के खतरे की चर्चा करता है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This piece serves as a sage’s counsel to the king, reflecting the crucial importance of adhering to dharma in governance.
🧘 Meaning
It illustrates the inevitable law of karmic consequences that affect one’s life journey through inaction or wrongdoing.
🌟 Application
This shloka encourages constant vigilance to uphold righteousness and warns against the perils of complacency and apathy.
