Mahabharata Shanti Parva – एतत तपश च पुण्यं च धर्मश चैव सनातनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

एतत तपश च पुण्यं च धर्मश चैव सनातनः
चत्वारश चाश्रमास तस्य यॊ युद्धे न पलायते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This is the eternal path of penance, virtue, and dharma; one who does not flee in battle follows the four stages of life.

Translations

English Translation

This verse emphasizes the timeless values of penance and righteousness (dharma), indicating that those who do not flee from battle are aligned with the four ashramas or life stages in Hindu philosophy. It celebrates the essence of commitment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक तप और धर्म के शाश्वत मूल्यों को रेखांकित करता है, यह संकेत करते हुए कि जो लोग युद्ध से भागते नहीं हैं वे चार आश्रमों या जीवन के चरणों के साथ अनुरूप होते हैं। यह प्रतिबद्धता के सार पर प्रकाश डालता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in discussions related to moral fortitude in battle and the adherence to dharma within the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It reflects that perseverance in life leads to spiritual growth and fulfillment, linking valor in battle to broader life principles.

Application

This instills the value of being steadfast in our duties, even through hardship, reminding us that enduring commitment shapes our character.