Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – हीनं पुरुषकारेण यदा दैवेन वा पुनः

Shloka (श्लोक)
हीनं पुरुषकारेण यदा दैवेन वा पुनः
कारणाभ्याम अथैताभ्याम उत्थानम अफलं भवेत
हीनं पुरुषकारेण कर्म तव इह न सिध्यति
⚡ Quick Meaning
When effort is lacking, whether by human action or divine intervention, success remains elusive.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka warns that without necessary efforts, regardless of fate or divine help, one cannot expect to succeed. It emphasizes that relying solely on outside forces without personal effort leads to unfulfilled ambitions.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक चेतावनी देता है कि बिना आवश्यक प्रयास के, चाहे वह मानव क्रिया हो या ईश्वरीय सहायता, कोई सफलता की उम्मीद नहीं कर सकता। यह इस बात पर जोर देता है कि केवल बाहरी बलों पर निर्भर रहकर बिना व्यक्तिगत प्रयास के अनुपालन की आकांक्षाएं अधूरी रहती हैं।
Commentary
Context
The verse speaks to the interplay between effort and destiny, suggesting that success is rooted in personal effort alongside any external influences.
Meaning
It reinforces the fundamental belief that inaction leads to failure, irrespective of the circumstances surrounding one’s efforts.
Application
This shloka inspires individuals to take proactive steps towards their goals, combining personal effort with faith in higher powers for achieving success.
