Mahabharata Shanti Parva – गुणानाम अपि यद यत तत कर्म जानात्य उपस्थितम

Shloka (श्लोक)

गुणानाम अपि यद यत तत कर्म जानात्य उपस्थितम
तत तच छंसन्ति भूतानि मनॊ यद भावितं यथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

All entities recognize the nature of action based on inner qualities and intentions.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka indicates that actions are perceived and valued according to the qualities they embody and the mental states that inspire them, emphasizing the relationship between intention and action.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि क्रियाएँ उनके गुणों और भीतर की मनोदशाओं के अनुसार पहचानी जाती हैं एवं उनके मूल्यांकित होती हैं, जो इरादे और क्रिया के बीच संबंध को रेखांकित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse emphasizes how actions stem from qualities intrinsic to the being, as discussed in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It shows that entities respond to the essence of actions, which mirror the qualities that drive them.

Application

One should strive to cultivate positive qualities, as they directly influence the nature of one’s actions and their reception by others.