Mahabharata Shanti Parva – असता धर्मकामेन विशुद्धं कर्म दुष्करम

Shloka (श्लोक)

असता धर्मकामेन विशुद्धं कर्म दुष्करम
सता तु धर्मकामेन सुकरं कर्म दुष्करम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Righteous actions driven by true virtues ease one’s duties.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka points out that while actions can be challenging when pursued without righteousness, they become easier when grounded in true virtue and ethical principles.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात का संकेत देता है कि जबकि बिना धर्मिता के किए गए कर्म कठिन होते हैं, वे सच्चे गुणों और नैतिक सिद्धांतों पर आधारित होने पर आसान हो जाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva emphasizes that the nature of our actions is greatly influenced by the values underlying them.

Meaning

When actions are aligned with Dharma, the effort required decreases, resulting in smoother execution of duties.

Application

Integrating righteousness into daily tasks leads to greater ease and fulfillment, transforming challenges into manageable experiences.