Mahabharata Shanti Parva – उक्तान्य एतानि कर्माणि विस्तरेणेतरेण च

Shloka (श्लोक)

उक्तान्य एतानि कर्माणि विस्तरेणेतरेण च
यानि कुर्वन्न अकुर्वंश च परायश्चित्तीयते जनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka explains the actions for which one is accountable, regardless of their execution or non-execution.

Translations

English Translation

Actions that are prescribed or condemned lead to consequences that connect a person with either positive or negative outcomes. Every action, whether performed or not, bears significance and affects one’s fate.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो कर्म निर्धारित किए गए हैं या जिनसे मना किया गया है, वे व्यक्ति को सकारात्मक या नकारात्मक परिणामों से जोड़ते हैं। प्रत्येक क्रिया, चाहे वह की जाए या न की जाए, महत्वपूर्ण होती है और व्यक्ति के भाग्य को प्रभावित करती है।

Commentary

Context

This passage is found in the context of discussing personal responsibility and moral accountability in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It highlights how our choices carry weight in the cosmic scheme, regardless of whether we act on them or not.

Application

This shloka calls for mindfulness in our actions, as they shape our character and destiny throughout life.