Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कृतानां फलम अप्राप्तं कर्मणां फलसङ्गिनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

कृतानां फलम अप्राप्तं कर्मणां फलसङ्गिनम
कषेत्रापन गृहासक्तं मृत्युर आदाय गच्छति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the inevitability of death and its impact on the fruits of one’s actions.

Translations

English Translation

The verse conveys that while some actions do not yield desired results, attachment to the field of action leads to a decline, and ultimately, death takes away everything.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि कुछ कर्मों से फल नहीं मिलता है, और कर्म के क्षेत्र के प्रति आसक्ति से गिरावट आती है, तथा अंततः मृत्यु सब कुछ ले जाती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka serves as a reminder of mortality and the fleeting nature of life found in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

The core message highlights how attachment can lead to a cycle of unfulfilled desires, with death as the ultimate conclusion.

Application

Practitioners are encouraged to engage in selfless actions, free from attachment, to cultivate a peaceful mindset.