Mahabharata Shanti Parva – धेनुर वत्सस्य गॊपस्य सवामिनस तस्करस्य च

Shloka (श्लोक)

धेनुर वत्सस्य गॊपस्य सवामिनस तस्करस्य च
पयः पिबति यस तस्या धेनुस तस्येति निश्चयः

⚡ Quick Meaning

One who drinks the milk of a cow owned by a good farmer and a thief, receives the benefits based on certainty.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the notion that the one who consumes the milk from a cow owned by different individuals – a good caretaker and a thief – must discern where the benefit lies. Certainty in this distinction comes from understanding the ethical implications of one’s actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि जो व्यक्ति एक अच्छे किसान और एक चोर के द्वारा रखी गई गाएं का दूध पीता है, उसे यह समझना आवश्यक है कि लाभ कहाँ है। इस विभाजन को समझने में विश्वसनीयता और नैतिकता का ज्ञान महत्वपूर्ण है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is set in the Shanti Parva, where ethical considerations and moral decisions are discussed amidst the context of societal norms.

Meaning

It illustrates the need for discernment in ethical matters, indicating that one should be aware of the source of their sustenance.

Application

In daily life, this teaches individuals to critically assess the sources of their benefits and adhere to ethical standards while choosing their paths.