Mahabharata Shanti Parva – इtareष्व आगमाद धर्मः पदशस तव अवरॊप्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

इtareष्व आगमाद धर्मः पदशस तव अवरॊप्यते
चौरिकानृत मायाभिर अधर्मश चॊपचीयते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka addresses how dharma is perceived in different contexts.

Translations

English Translation

The verse conveys that in different contexts, the definitions and perceptions of dharma shift and that deceit, through its illusions, becomes apparent and defines the descent into adharma.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि विभिन्न संदर्भों में, धर्म की परिभाषाएँ और धारणाएँ बदलती हैं और धोखे, अपनी माया के माध्यम से, स्पष्ट होते हैं और अधर्म में गिरावट को परिभाषित करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is a pertinent reminder from Shanti Parva about the relativity of dharma across situations.

Meaning

Understanding the fluidity of dharma can inspire flexibility in moral judgments depending on context.

Application

By learning to navigate these nuances, one can cultivate a more profound moral compass in a complex world.