Mahabharata Shanti Parva – उत्सीदन्ति सवधर्माश च तत्राधर्मेण पीडिताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

उत्सीदन्ति सवधर्माश च तत्राधर्मेण पीडिताः
गवां भूमेश च ये चापाम ओषधीनां च ये रसाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka addresses the destruction of natural duties due to the prevalence of adharma, affecting all aspects of life and nature.

Translations

English Translation

This verse indicates that the natural duties are uprooted when adharma becomes rampant, leading to suffering among cattle, land, water, and plants, thus indicating a collapse in the natural order of things.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जब अधर्म बढ़ता है, तो प्राकृतिक कर्तव्य नष्ट हो जाते हैं, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप गाड़, भूमि, पानी, और पौधों सहित सभी में पीड़ा उत्पन्न होती है, जो सभी चीजों के प्राकृतिक क्रम के गिरने का संकेत है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this verse exemplifies the consequences of abandoning dharma and the impact it has on all elements of life and the environment.

Meaning

The core message emphasizes the importance of adhering to dharma, as the neglect thereof leads to chaos and suffering across all sectors of existence.

Application

Contemporary individuals should uphold dharma in their lives, recognizing that personal ethical choices impact the broader environment and society.