Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यथा मृगस्य विद्धस्य मृगव्याधः पदं नयेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथा मृगस्य विद्धस्य मृगव्याधः पदं नयेत
कक्षे रुधिरपातेन तथा धर्मपदं नयेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka explains that just as a wounded animal is guided by a hunter, the path of dharma can also be led by consequences.

Translations

English Translation

The verse draws a parallel between the wounded animal’s experience under the hunter’s influence and how the challenges of dharma can steer actions in life, emphasizing the importance of wise decision-making.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक घायल जानवर के शिकारी के प्रभाव के अनुभव और यह दर्शाता है कि धर्म की चुनौतियां जीवन में कार्यों को कैसे प्रवाहित कर सकती हैं, इसके अर्थ को उजागर करता है, जो विवेकपूर्ण निर्णय लेने के महत्व पर बल देता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Shanti Parva, focusing on the consequences surrounding one’s actions and decisions in upholding moral values.

Meaning

It reveals how external conditions and inherent motivations can both facilitate and hinder the pursuit of dharma in our actions.

Application

This lesson encourages individuals to be mindful of the influences and challenges faced in their path to righteousness, advocating for deliberate and thoughtful choices.