Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – शुभेन कर्मणा सौख्यं दुःखं पापेन कर्मणा

Shloka (श्लोक)

शुभेन कर्मणा सौख्यं दुःखं पापेन कर्मणा
कृतं सर्वत्र लभते नाकृतं भुज्यते कव चित

⚡ Quick Meaning

Good deeds bring joy and happiness, while bad actions result in sorrow; one enjoys the fruits of actions done.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that through virtuous actions, a person gains happiness, and through sinful actions, they experience suffering. One’s deeds influence their experiences in life, and one cannot escape the results of actions that have been performed.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि शुभ कर्मों के द्वारा व्यक्ति को सुख मिलता है, जबकि पाप कर्मों के परिणाम स्वरूप दुःख का अनुभव होता है। किसी भी व्यक्ति के कार्य उसके जीवन के अनुभवों को प्रभावित करते हैं, और हमने जो भी कर्म किया है, उससे भाग नहीं सकते।

Commentary

Context

This verse from Anushasana Parva teaches about the moral consequences of one’s actions and is relevant for understanding dharma in human life.

Meaning

The essence is that one’s actions determine their fate; good actions yield positive results while bad actions lead to suffering.

Application

In daily life, this encourages individuals to engage in good deeds to create a positive impact and avoid sinful actions to prevent negative outcomes.