Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – न दवेष्ट्य अकुशलं कर्म कुशले नानुषज्जते

Shloka (श्लोक)

न दवेष्ट्य अकुशलं कर्म कुशले नानुषज्जते
तयागी सत्त्वसमाविष्टॊ मेधावी छिन्नसंशयः

⚡ Quick Meaning

A wise person does not dislike unskilled work nor attaches to skilled actions.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka explains that an intelligent individual remains unaffected by the outcomes of unskilled actions and does not become overly attached to skilled activities. They possess clarity of thought and are not distracted by doubts, focusing instead on the essence of their actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि एक बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति अशिक्षित कार्यों के परिणामों से अप्रभावित रहता है और कुशल क्रियाओं से अधिक जुड़ता नहीं है। वे विचार की स्पष्टता रखते हैं और संदेहों से विचलित नहीं होते, बल्कि अपने कार्यों की सारभूतता पर ध्यान केंद्रित करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse comes from the Bhishma Parva of the Mahabharata, where wisdom in action is emphasized in the face of life’s challenges.

Meaning

The essence of the shloka is to cultivate detachment from both success and failure in our endeavors, mirroring true wisdom.

Application

In daily life, practicing this attitude can lead to greater peace and effectiveness, allowing us to act without the burden of attachment.