Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – किं तवया पापकं कर्मकृतं पूर्वं सुदारुणम

Shloka (श्लोक)

किं तवया पापकं कर्मकृतं पूर्वं सुदारुणम
यस तवं शमशाने कृतकान पूतिकान अत्सि कुत्सितान

⚡ Quick Meaning

The jackal questions the monkey about his past sinful actions.

Translations

English Translation

The jackal inquires of the monkey about the heinous sins he has committed in the past, questioning how such actions resulted in his current state, bringing forth the idea of past karma and its repercussions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सृगाल वानर से उसके द्वारा किए गए भयानक पापों के बारे में पूछता है, यह सवाल करते हुए कि ये कर्म उसकी वर्तमान स्थिति में कैसे परिणत हुए, इससे अतीत के कर्मों और उनके परिणामों का पता चलता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka continues the dialogue in the Anushasana Parva, highlighting the consequences of actions and moral accountability.

Meaning

It reflects the fundamental belief in karma, emphasizing that sinful actions lead to undesirable outcomes in life.

Application

Recognizing the impact of past actions can lead individuals toward better choices, reinforcing the cause-and-effect relationship in moral behavior.