Mahabharata Shanti Parva – नाधर्मः कारणापेक्षी कर्तारम अभिमुञ्चति

Shloka (श्लोक)

नाधर्मः कारणापेक्षी कर्तारम अभिमुञ्चति
कर्ता खलु यथाकालं तत सर्वम अभिपद्यते
न भिद्यन्ते कृतात्मान आत्मप्रत्यय दर्शिनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Unrighteousness does not release the doer based on reasons; an act is bound to return to the doer in due time if they have clear self-awareness.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka asserts that unrighteous actions cannot be justified or released based on circumstances. Regardless of reasoning, actions will eventually come back to those who are self-aware and acknowledge their role in the deed.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि अधर्म के कार्य परिस्थितियों के आधार पर उचित नहीं ठहराए जा सकते। चाहे जो भी कारण हो, क्रियाएँ अंततः आत्मा के प्रति सजग लोगों के लिए वापस लौट आती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This teaching, drawn from the Shanti Parva, emphasizes the inescapability of actions and their consequences.

Meaning

It illustrates that understanding one’s actions and their future repercussions emphasizes accountability and moral responsibility.

Application

Recognizing the weight of our actions encourages ethical decision-making, leading to a more just and responsible society.