Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अर्थार्थम अन्यद भवति विपरीतम अथापरम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अर्थार्थम अन्यद भवति विपरीतम अथापरम
अनर्थार्थम अथाप्य अन्यत तत सर्वं हय अर्थलक्षणम
एवं बुद्ध्या संप्रपश्येन मेधावी कार्यनिश्चयम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Different purposes of actions are perceived as either beneficial or harmful based on their context.

Translations

English Translation

This verse illustrates the concept that actions can be categorized as good or bad based on their outcomes and intentions. A wise person observes the results and decides on the actions required, highlighting the need for discernment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि कार्यों को उनके परिणामों और उद्देश्यों के आधार पर भला या बुरा कहा जा सकता है। एक बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति परिणामों को देखता है और आवश्यक कार्यों का निर्णय करता है, जो विवेक की आवश्यकता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka from Shanti Parva emphasizes the value of wisdom and discernment in evaluating actions.

Meaning

It promotes a careful analysis of situations to reach informed decisions, underlining the complexity of ethical decision-making.

Application

In daily life, we should strive to analyze our actions critically, ensuring they lead to desirable outcomes while considering others’ perspectives.