Mahabharata Shanti Parva – नैतद अस्मत कृतं शक्र नैतच छक्र तवया कृतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

नैतद अस्मत कृतं शक्र नैतच छक्र तवया कृतम
यत तवम एवंगतॊ वज्रिन यद वाप्य एवंगता वयम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Neither is this our fault nor is it yours; it occurs naturally based on circumstances.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka addresses the nature of blame and accountability, suggesting that actions may not be exclusively attributed to any one party, but rather are the result of situational dynamics and circumstances inherent to the scenario.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दोष और जिम्मेदारी के स्वभाव को संदर्भित करता है, यह संकेत करते हुए कि कार्यों को केवल एक पक्ष को नहीं, बल्कि उन परिदृश्यों के अंतर्निहित कारकों के परिणामस्वरूप उत्पन्न होता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this verse explores the themes of duty, responsibility, and the complexity of human interactions within conflicts.

Meaning

The essence emphasizes the shared nature of consequences in various situations, discouraging rigid attribution of blame.

Application

This encourages us to adopt a holistic perspective on conflicts rather than hastily assigning fault, promoting understanding and reconciliation instead.