Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कर्मणा वयाप्यते पूर्वं कर्मणा चॊपपद्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

कर्मणा वयाप्यते पूर्वं कर्मणा चॊपपद्यते
कर्मणा नीयते ऽनयत्र सवकृतेन बलीयसा

⚡ Quick Meaning

Actions are influenced by past deeds, while they yield results based on current actions.

Translations

English Translation

The outcomes of our actions are shaped by our past deeds. In contrast, it is our present actions that drive the impact elsewhere, suggesting that one’s power lies in their current choices despite the influence of previous actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

हमारे कार्यों के परिणाम हमारे पिछले कर्मों से प्रभावित होते हैं। इसके विपरीत, हमारे वर्तमान कार्य ही अन्यत्र प्रभाव डालते हैं, यह सुझाव देते हुए कि व्यक्ति की शक्ति उसके वर्तमान चुनावों में होती है, भले ही पिछले कर्मों का प्रभाव हो।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the relationship between past and present actions, encapsulated in the teachings of the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It conveys the significance of personal agency in shaping one’s future, highlighting that while our past influences us, our current actions are what truly matter.

Application

One can apply this wisdom by making conscientious decisions in the present, recognizing that they hold the key to their own destiny despite past influences.