Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अशुभस्य तदा अर्धं दवाव अंशाव अनुवर्तते

Shloka (श्लोक)

अशुभस्य तदा अर्धं दवाव अंशाव अनुवर्तते
कृष्टपच्यैव पृथिवी भवत्य अल्पफला तथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

Half of the inauspicious prevails in that age, leading the earth to bear less fruit.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka explains the repercussions during a declining period where inauspicious elements lead to diminished productivity, expressing a correlation between moral decay and the earth’s bounty.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक गिरावट के समय में परिणामों को स्पष्ट करता है जहाँ अशुभ तत्व कम उत्पादन की ओर ले जाते हैं, नैतिक पतन और पृथ्वी के उपहारों के बीच एक संबंध व्यक्त करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse, also situated in Shanti Parva, serves as a critical warning about the interplay between society’s ethics and nature’s response.

Meaning

The message underscores that ethical degradation results in tangible consequences for society’s sustenance, emphasizing a cycle of interdependence.

Application

This shloka inspires individuals to recognize their ethical responsibilities, understanding lasting prosperity arises from righteous living.