Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नियतस्य तु संन्यासः कर्मणॊ नॊपपद्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

नियतस्य तु संन्यासः कर्मणॊ नॊपपद्यते
मॊहात तस्य परित्यागस तामसः परिकीर्तितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Renunciation of action is unsuitable for those who are bound by their duties, and such abandonment resulting from ignorance is termed tamasic.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka indicates that giving up responsibilities is not appropriate for those engaged in their prescribed duties. It further conveys that abandoning actions out of ignorance or confusion is considered an inferior or tamasic kind of renunciation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि अपनी जिम्मेदारियों को छोड़ना उनके लिए उचित नहीं है जो अपने निर्धारित कर्तव्यों में व्यस्त हैं। यह भी कहता है कि अज्ञानता या भ्रम में कर्मों का परित्याग करना तामसिक प्रकार के त्याग के रूप में माना जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the broader discourse on action and renunciation, where Krishna emphasizes the importance of performing one’s dharma.

Meaning

The essence here is that true renunciation does not involve shunning responsibilities but rather engaging in them with the right attitude and understanding.

Application

Individuals are encouraged to recognize their duties and embrace them, rather than fleeing from them due to confusion or a false sense of renunciation.