Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तथागतं च यॊ हन्यान नासौ पापेन लिप्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

तथागतं च यॊ हन्यान नासौ पापेन लिप्यते
सवकर्मणा हतं हन्ति हत एव स हन्यते
तेषु यः समयं कश चित कुर्वीत हतबुद्धिषु

⚡ Quick Meaning

One who harms another does not incur sin if the action is justified.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates that an action taken in righteousness, even if it causes harm, does not bring about the weight of sin. It encourages individuals to act wisely and ensure their actions are motivated by duty and justice.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि धर्म में किए गए कार्य के लिए यदि परिणाम हानिकारक भी है, तो वह पाप की श्रेणी में नहीं आता। यह व्यक्तियों को उचित और न्यायपूर्ण कार्य करने के लिए प्रेरित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka from Shanti Parva discusses the complex nature of actions and their moral implications.

Meaning

It explains the necessity of intention behind actions, emphasizing the difference between wrongful actions and those taken for a greater good.

Application

In modern life, we must weigh our actions and their outcomes, ensuring that we act justly, with the right motivation in mind.