Mahabharata Shanti Parva – दण्डप्रत्यय दृष्टॊ ऽपि वयवहारात्मकः समृतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

दण्डप्रत्यय दृष्टॊ ऽपि वयवहारात्मकः समृतः
वयवहारः समृतॊ यश च स वेद विषयात्मकः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the understanding of punishment as fundamentally linked to practical behavior.

Translations

English Translation

The concept of punishment is intrinsically tied to practical applications and behavior. One who comprehends the nature of behavior is well aware of the contextual aspects related to punishment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

दंड की संकल्पना व्यावहारिक अनुप्रयोगों और व्यवहार से अनिवार्य रूप से जुड़ी हुई है। जो व्यक्ति व्यवहार की प्रकृति को समझता है, वह दंड से संबंधित संदर्भात्मक पहलुओं से भलीभांति अवगत है।

Commentary

Context

In the Shanti Parva’s exploration of justice, this shloka reinforces the integration of behavior and reward or punishment.

Meaning

This highlights that understanding behavior is crucial in assessing justice and the nature of punishment.

Application

This wisdom can be applied in modern legal systems, where context and practical behavior should guide judicial outcomes.