Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – अधर्मनिरतॊ मूढॊ मिथ्या यॊ वै दविजातिषु

Shloka (श्लोक)

अधर्मनिरतॊ मूढॊ मिथ्या यॊ वै दविजातिषु
दद्यान मर्मातिगं शॊकं तं विद्याद बरह्म घातिनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka warns against engaging in deceitful practices.

Translations

English Translation

The verse admonishes the foolish person who, engaged in wrongdoing, causes unnecessary grief to others, labeling them as one who slays Brahman.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस मूर्ख व्यक्ति को सावधान करता है जो अधर्म में लिप्त होकर दूसरों को अनावश्यक दुख पहुंचाता है और इसे ब्रह्म हत्या के समान बताता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Anushasana Parva, this shloka addresses the universal consequences of unethical behavior.

Meaning

It signifies that such actions leave lasting impacts of sorrow on others, tethering moral failure to personal conduct.

Application

This serves as a guiding principle to always act with integrity and to reflect on the moral implications of one’s actions.