Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – चॊरयित्वा पयश चापि बलाका संप्रजायते

Shloka (श्लोक)

चॊरयित्वा पयश चापि बलाका संप्रजायते
यस तु चॊरयते तैलं तैलपायी परजायते
चॊरयित्वा तु दुर्बुद्धिर मधु दंशः परजायते

⚡ Quick Meaning

The consequences of theft can manifest in various detrimental ways in a person’s life.

Translations

English Translation

When one steals milk, they are born as a crow. If one steals oil, they are reborn as a person who consumes the oil consumed by others. If one steals honey, a foolish person emerges from that act.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जब कोई दूध चुराता है, तो वह कौआ के रूप में जन्म लेता है। यदि कोई तेल चुराता है, तो वह ऐसे व्यक्ति के रूप में फिर से जन्म लेता है जो दूसरों द्वारा चुराया गया तेल खाता है। यदि कोई शहद चुराता है, तो उस कार्य से एक दुर्बुद्धि वाला व्यक्ति उत्पन्न होता है।

Commentary

Context

Located in the Anushasana Parva, this shloka warns of the future consequences of dishonorable actions.

Meaning

It signifies the negative karmic cycle initiated by detrimental actions like stealing.

Application

People are urged to refrain from theft to promote a virtuous and fulfilling existence.