Shloka (श्लोक)
अथ वा सुखदुःखेषु नृणां बरह्मविदां वर
इह वा कृतम अन्वेति परदेहाथ वा पुनः
⚡ Quick Meaning
Good and bad experiences of individuals persist across lives, where actions follow them either in this life or in future incarnations.
Translations
English Translation
This verse conveys that the experiences of pleasure and pain in life are intrinsically linked to a person’s actions. Whether in this life or subsequent ones, the consequences of one’s deeds follow them, illustrating a profound understanding of life’s cyclic nature.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि जीवन के सुख और दुःख के अनुभव व्यक्ति के कर्मों से जुड़े हैं। चाहे इस जीवन में हों या आगे के जीवन में, किसी के कर्मों के परिणाम उनका पीछा करते हैं, जो जीवन की चक्रीय प्रकृति की गहरी समझ को दर्शाता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse is found in the Vana Parva of the Mahabharata, emphasizing the continuity of consequences across different lifetimes, an integral aspect of the philosophy of karma.
Meaning
It underscores that life’s joys and sorrows are reflections of one’s past actions, encouraging a deep self-accountability and awareness of one’s choices.
Application
This shloka inspires individuals to act wisely and ethically, as every action influences their future, instilling a sense of purpose and responsibility.
