Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तुल्यं शौचं तयॊर युक्तं दया भूतेषु चानघ

Shloka (श्लोक)

तुल्यं शौचं तयॊर युक्तं दया भूतेषु चानघ
वरतानां धारणं तुल्यं दर्शनं न समं तयॊः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Equal compassion and purity yield similar results, but actions and their accompanying intentions vary.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys that while acts of compassion and purity may balance, the associated motives behind these actions differ significantly, reflecting the need for deeper awareness in actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जबकि दया और शौच में समानता हो सकती है, लेकिन इन कार्रवाइयों के पीछे की मंशा भिन्न होती है, जो कार्यों में गहरी जागरूकता की आवश्यकता को दर्शाती है।

Commentary

Context

From the Shanti Parva, this verse identifies the nuances of intentions behind actions of virtue, revealing their varied implications.

Meaning

This suggests that true virtue stems not only from action but from the intention behind those actions, encouraging mindfulness.

Application

In daily life, practitioners should cultivate intentions that align with their actions, leading to authentic and meaningful engagement.