Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न चेद धर्तव्यम अन्यस्य कथं तद धर्मम आरभेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

न चेद धर्तव्यम अन्यस्य कथं तद धर्मम आरभेत
एतावान एव वेदेषु निश्चयः कविभिः कृतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Without restraint for another, how can one engage in righteous actions?

Translations

English Translation

This shloka elucidates the essential nature of self-discipline in the practice of dharma, asserting that if one cannot control their impulses towards others, they cannot genuinely uphold righteousness as defined in the Vedas.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक धर्म के अभ्यास में आत्म-नियमन की आवश्यक प्रकृति को स्पष्ट करता है, यह बताते हुए कि अगर कोई दूसरों के प्रति अपने आवेगों को नियंत्रित नहीं कर सकता, तो वे वास्तव में वेदों द्वारा परिभाषित righteousness को बनाए नहीं रख सकते।

Commentary

Context

This verse emphasizes the necessity of personal restraint as a cornerstone for ethical conduct in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

The core message revolves around the link between self-control and the proper execution of righteous duties.

Application

This encourages individuals to cultivate self-discipline, recognizing its fundamental role in achieving higher moral standards.