Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – कांस्यं हृत्वा तु दुर्बुद्धिर हारीतॊ जायते नरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कांस्यं हृत्वा तु दुर्बुद्धिर हारीतॊ जायते नरः
राजतं भाजनं हृत्वा कपॊतः संप्रजायते

⚡ Quick Meaning

The shloka illustrates how stealing metals leads to unfavorable rebirth conditions.

Translations

English Translation

If someone steals bronze, they are born with poor intelligence. If they take silver dishes, they are reborn as a pigeon.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यदि कोई ताम्र चुराता है, तो वह दुर्बुद्धि के साथ जन्म लेता है। यदि वह चांदी के बर्तन लेता है, तो वह कबूतर के रूप में पुनर्जन्म लेता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Anushasana Parva underscores the negative changes experienced from theft.

Meaning

It conveys that theft degrades both the moral character and future life circumstances of the individual.

Application

It advises against theft, promoting a more virtuous approach to daily life and interactions.