Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – अथ चेद अन्यथा कुर्याद यदि कामाद युधिष्ठिर

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथ चेद अन्यथा कुर्याद यदि कामाद युधिष्ठिर
यथा ब्राह्मण चण्डालः पूर्वदृष्टस तथैव सः

⚡ Quick Meaning

If Yudhishthira were to act otherwise out of desire, he would be perceived like a Brahmin turning to a Chandala.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka warns against straying from the path of righteousness driven by personal desires. Yudhishthira, known for his integrity, is cautioned that deviating from dharma could tarnish his image and essentially bring him down to a level seen as inappropriate, similar to a Brahmin associating with a Chandala.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक व्यक्तिगत इच्छाओं से प्रेरित होकर धर्म के पथ से भटकने के खिलाफ चेतावनी देता है। युधिष्ठिर, जो अपनी सत्यनिष्ठा के लिए प्रसिद्ध हैं, को चेतावनी दी जाती है कि धर्म से भटकने से उनकी छवि धूमिल हो सकती है, और यह उन्हें एक ब्राह्मण के चाण्डाल के समान स्तर पर ला सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reflects the moral dilemmas faced by Yudhishthira during the Anushasana Parva, emphasizing the challenges of adhering to dharma.

Meaning

It underscores the idea that personal desires can lead to significant ethical breaches, impacting a person’s standing in society.

Application

In practical terms, it serves as a reminder to stand firm in one’s values and responsibilities, resisting temptations that might lead to poor judgments.