Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 9174
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Shloka (श्लोक)
विद्धॊ धर्मॊ हय अधर्मेण सभां यत्र परपद्यते
न चास्य शल्यं कृन्तन्ति विद्धास तत्र सभा सदः
⚡ Quick Meaning
The essence of dharma is sometimes obscured by adharma in the assembly.
📖 Translations
English Translation
Dharma is confused with adharma where people flock together, making it challenging to distinguish right from wrong. In such gatherings, no one dares to cut through the pain associated with moral confusion.
हिंदी अनुवाद
जहाँ लोग एकत्र होते हैं, वहाँ धर्म को अधर्म से मिलाया जाता है, जिससे सही और गलत में अंतर करना चुनौतीपूर्ण होता है। ऐसे उत्सवों में कोई भी नैतिक भ्रम से जुड़ी पीड़ा को दूर करने की हिम्मत नहीं करता।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This shloka highlights the obscured nature of righteousness in assemblies and societies.
🧘 Meaning
It suggests that in collective settings, confusion between dharma and adharma often arises, making clarity difficult.
🌟 Application
This teaches that even in groups, one must strive to maintain clarity regarding ethical and moral responsibilities.
