Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कृष्णस्य वर्णस्य गतिर निकृष्टा; स मज्जते नरके पच्यमानः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कृष्णस्य वर्णस्य गतिर निकृष्टा; स मज्जते नरके पच्यमानः
सथानं तथा दुर्गतिभिस तु तस्य; परजा विसर्गान सुबहून वदन्ति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates the adverse fate that befalls those who do not align with higher virtues in life.

Translations

English Translation

This verse explains that those who embody lesser qualities, such as darkness or deceit, find themselves in dire situations, often faced with purgatorial circumstances. The results echo the vivid reflections of societal judgments on one’s character and follies.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो लोग निम्न गुणों का पालन करते हैं, जैसे अंधकार या धोखे, वे गंभीर परिस्थितियों में पड़ जाते हैं, अक्सर शुद्धिकरण की स्थितियों का सामना करते हैं। इसके परिणाम किसी के चरित्र और दोषों पर सामाजिक मूल्यांकन की स्पष्ट छवियों को आवाज देते हैं।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this verse speaks to the moral consequences of living a life filled with vice and the resultant societal repercussions.

Meaning

It teaches that actions rooted in ignorance or negative virtues lead to undesirable consequences, hence one’s actions should reflect higher principles.

Application

Reflecting on personal virtues and aligning behavior with higher ideals can lead to a more fulfilling and ethically sound existence.