Mahabharata Shanti Parva – के चित पुरुषकारं तु पराहुः कर्मविदॊ जनाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

के चित पुरुषकारं तु पराहुः कर्मविदॊ जनाः
दैवम इत्य अपरे विप्राः सवभावं भूतचिन्तकाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the varying beliefs about the nature of actions and their connection to divine will.

Translations

English Translation

The verse illustrates a divergence in views; some perceive actions as brought forth by human effort, while others attribute them to divine influence, showing the complexity of understanding the relationship between human agency and cosmic forces.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक क्रियाओं और उनके दिव्य अभिप्राय के बीच संबंध को समझने में भिन्नताओं के बारे में बताता है; कुछ लोग कार्यों को मानव प्रयास के रूप में मानते हैं, जबकि अन्य उन्हें दिव्य प्रभाव के रूप में देखते हैं, जो मानव एजेंसी और ब्रह्मांडीय शक्तियों के बीच जटिलता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of a philosophical inquiry found in the Shanti Parva discussing the nature of human actions and their divine aspects.

Meaning

It reflects on the philosophical debate between free will and determinism, emphasizing the role of both human agency and divine guidance in the world.

Application

This encourages reflection on one’s own actions and their implications, recognizing the balance between effort and surrender to a higher order.