Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तत्र चेन न भवेद एवं संशयः कर्म निश्चये

Shloka (श्लोक)

तत्र चेन न भवेद एवं संशयः कर्म निश्चये
किं नु कर्म सवभावॊ ऽयं जञानं कर्मेति वा पुनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka addresses doubts regarding the nature of action and knowledge in the context of certainty.

Translations

English Translation

If this doubt does not arise, then it leads to the certainty of action. What is this inherent nature of actions and is it knowledge or action itself?

हिंदी अनुवाद

यदि यह संदेह नहीं होता है, तो यह क्रिया के निश्चय की ओर ले जाता है। क्या यह क्रियाओं की स्वाभाविक प्रवृत्ति है और क्या यह ज्ञान है या स्वयं क्रिया है?

Commentary

Context

This verse discusses the inquiries surrounding the relationship between action and understanding in the philosophical context of the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

Doubts about the nature of actions prompt deeper investigation into whether they arise from knowledge or merely are actions themselves.

Application

This encourages individuals to critically examine their motivations behind actions, fostering a deeper understanding of their essence.