Mahabharata Drona Parva – स तवं कषुद्रसमाचारॊ नीचात्मा पापनिश्चयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

स तवं कषुद्रसमाचारॊ नीचात्मा पापनिश्चयः
आ केशाग्रान नखाग्राच च वक्तव्यॊ वक्तुम इच्छसि

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka addresses the lowly actions of a person and their desire to engage in slander or false speech.

Translations

English Translation

You, who are of petty talk and of low character, wish to speak about someone’s small faults? Such actions reflect your own wrongful tendencies and aspirations.

हिंदी अनुवाद

तुम, जो तुच्छ बातों और नीच स्वभाव वाले हो, किसी की छोटी-छोटी गलतियों के बारे में बोलने की इच्छा रखते हो? ऐसी बातें तुम्हारे अपने गलत प्रवृत्तियों और इच्छाओं को दर्शाती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka critiques individuals who indulge in gossip and negativity, spoken in the Drona Parva during interactions filled with tension.

Meaning

It conveys that individuals who engage in slander are often reflecting their own character flaws and seeking to diminish others.

Application

In current times, remaining aware of our speech and thoughts encourages a culture of respect and understanding, promoting social harmony.