Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – ये तु धर्मं परशंसन्तश चरन्ति पृथिवीम इमाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

ये तु धर्मं परशंसन्तश चरन्ति पृथिवीम इमाम
अनाचरन्तस तद धर्मं संकरे निरताः परभॊ

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those who praise righteousness while not practicing it themselves affect the world’s understanding of Dharma.

Translations

English Translation

This verse criticizes those who extol the virtues of Dharma without embodying them in their actions. It imparts the lesson that such hypocrisy confuses others regarding the true essence of righteousness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन लोगों की आलोचना करता है जो धर्म के गुणों की प्रशंसा करते हैं लेकिन स्वयं उन्हें जीते नहीं। यह पाठक को सिखाता है कि यह पाखंड दूसरों को धर्म की असली प्रकृति के बारे में भ्रमित कर सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka addresses the challenges posed by hypocrisy in ethics as viewed through the lens of the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

It warns against disconnecting theory from practice, highlighting the dissonance between speaking of virtue and failing to embody it.

Application

It serves as a call to ensure that one’s actions align with their beliefs, thus fostering a more authentic representation of Dharma.