Mahabharata Shanti Parva – दण्डेन नीयते चेयं दण्डं नयति चाप्य उत

Shloka (श्लोक)

दण्डेन नीयते चेयं दण्डं नयति चाप्य उत
दण्डनीतिर इति परॊक्ता तरीँल लॊकान अनुवर्तते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse discusses the rule of punishment and the natural order it invokes.

Translations

English Translation

It states that the principle of punishment guides both the process of discipline and the natural laws governing all realms of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि दण्ड का सिद्धांत अनुशासन की प्रक्रिया और सभी अस्तित्व के क्षेत्रों पर शासन करने वाले प्राकृतिक कानूनों को मार्गदर्शित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka fits into the larger narrative in Shanti Parva concerning law, order, and the dynamics of the universe.

Meaning

It reveals how punishment is not arbitrary but rather a fundamental aspect of maintaining universal balance.

Application

Recognizing this can help individuals take responsibility for their actions and cultivate respect for the laws that govern both personal and social life.