Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पापस्य लॊकॊ निरयॊ ऽपरकाशॊ; नित्यं दुःखः शॊकभूयिष्ठ एव

Shloka (श्लोक)

पापस्य लॊकॊ निरयॊ ऽपरकाशॊ; नित्यं दुःखः शॊकभूयिष्ठ एव
तत्रात्मानं शॊचते पापकर्मा; बह्वीः समाः परपतन्न अप्रतिष्ठः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The realm of sin is dark and miserable, where the sinful experience perpetual sorrow for their actions.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys the bleakness of the hellish realm where sinners are engulfed in darkness and continual grief due to their misdeeds. It serves as a serious warning about the long-term implications of unethical living, emphasizing the need for awareness and change.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पाप के लोक की उदासी और दुख की स्थिति का वर्णन करता है, जहां पापियों को अपने दुष्कर्मों के कारण निरंतर दुख और अंधकार का सामना करना पड़ता है। यह असत्य जीवन के दीर्घकालिक प्रभावों के प्रति गंभीर चेतावनी के रूप में कार्य करता है, यह आवश्यक बदलाव की आवश्यकता पर जोर देता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is also from the Shanti Parva, providing a contrasting view to the realms of virtue, illustrating the adverse effects of sinful actions.

Meaning

It encapsulates the deeper understanding of how one’s actions can lead to suffering, emphasizing the moral imperative to live rightly.

Application

By recognizing the consequences of bad deeds, individuals can be motivated to amend their ways and cultivate a life of virtue.