Shloka (श्लोक)
पापात पापसमाचारान निहीनाच च नराधिप
पाप एव वधः परॊक्तॊ नरकायेति निश्चयः
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka declares that killing is sinful, especially when it is directed towards the powerless.
Translations
English Translation
The verse categorically states that murder is indeed a sin, particularly when those without power or status are targeted, advocating for empathy and moral integrity in actions.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक यह स्पष्ट रूप से कहता है कि हत्या वास्तव में एक पाप है, खासकर जब यह कमजोर या असमर्थ लोगों को लक्षित करती है, जो कार्यों में सहानुभूति और नैतिक अखंडता का समर्थन करती है।
Commentary
Context
This statement serves as a moral guideline within Shanti Parva, revealing the deeper ethical underpinnings of righteousness in governance.
Meaning
It conveys that acts of violence must be scrutinized through the lens of morality, pushing for a society that upholds life and cherishes dignity.
Application
This shloka remains relevant in discussions around ethics in law, justice systems, and societal treatment of the disadvantaged.
