Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – असूयता च यद दत्तं यच च शरद्धा विवर्जितम

Shloka (श्लोक)

असूयता च यद दत्तं यच च शरद्धा विवर्जितम
सर्वं तद असुरेन्द्राय बरह्मा भागम अकल्पयत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the consequences of jealousy and lack of faith.

Translations

English Translation

Acts performed with jealousy, or without faith, lead to negative results. The verse indicates that such actions are as harmful as those performed for an asura (demon), and the divine energy is allocated accordingly.

हिंदी अनुवाद

ईर्ष्या या विश्वास के बिना किए गए कार्य नकारात्मक परिणाम देते हैं। यह श्लोक बताता है कि ऐसे कार्य असुरों के लिए किए गए कार्यों के समान हानिकारक होते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse is situated in the Anushasana Parva, addressing the motivations behind actions.

Meaning

It teaches that the energy we put into our actions measures the kind of results we will attain.

Application

The shloka encourages self-reflection on one’s motivations, reinforcing the importance of pure intentions in deeds.