Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अथ केन परयुक्तॊ ऽयं पापं चरति पूरुषः
Shloka (श्लोक)
अर्जुन उवाच
अथ केन परयुक्तॊ ऽयं पापं चरति पूरुषः
अनिच्छन्न अपि वार्ष्णेय बलाद इव नियॊजितः
⚡ Quick Meaning
Arjuna questions how one is compelled to commit sinful acts against their will.
Translations
English Translation
In this inquiry, Arjuna expresses confusion on how individuals can be driven to sin, even when they do not wish to do so, suggesting an external influence that compels them to act against their better judgment.
हिंदी अनुवाद
इस प्रश्न में, अर्जुन यह पूछता है कि किस प्रकार व्यक्ति, अपनी इच्छा के विपरीत, पाप करने के लिए प्रेरित होता है, यह इंगित करता है कि कोई बाहरी शक्ति है जो उन्हें उनके अच्छे निर्णय के खिलाफ कार्य करने के लिए मजबूर करती है।
Commentary
Context
This question arises during the discourse between Arjuna and Krishna, where the complexities of human behavior and morality are explored amidst the battlefield’s ethical dilemmas.
Meaning
It highlights the struggle of human beings with inner desires versus moral choices, setting the stage for deeper discussions on free will and determinism.
Application
Today, this understanding prompts reflection on the influences that drive our actions, fostering self-awareness and a need for conscious decisions aligned with our values.
