Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – कर्म के चित परशंसन्ति मन्दबुद्धितरा नराः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कर्म के चित परशंसन्ति मन्दबुद्धितरा नराः
ये तु बुद्धा महात्मानॊ न परशंसन्ति कर्म ते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Only those of limited intelligence praise actions, while the wise do not commend actions at all.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka emphasizes that individuals with a shallow understanding often applaud actions, though true wisdom resides in those enlightened beings who refrain from such praises. This highlights the deeper understanding that transcends mere actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि सीमित समझ वाले व्यक्ति अक्सर कार्यों की प्रशंसा करते हैं, जबकि सच्चे ज्ञान वाले ऐसे प्रशंसा से दूर रहते हैं। यह उन गहरे समझदारी के बारे में बताता है जो केवल कृत्यों से परे जाती है।

Commentary

Context

In the Ashvamedhika Parva, this verse discusses the nature of wisdom versus superficial praise, setting the tone for understanding deeper spiritual insights.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka highlights that evaluation of actions is often misleading, as true wisdom lies in recognizing the limitations of such evaluations.

Application

In daily life, this teaches us to look beyond mere actions and understand the intrinsic wisdom behind motives and intentions.