Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यदि तुल्यं वरतं शौचं दया चात्र पितामह

Shloka (श्लोक)

यदि तुल्यं वरतं शौचं दया चात्र पितामह
तुल्यं न दर्शनं कस्मात तन मे बरूहि पितामह

⚡ Quick Meaning

If the acts of penance, purity, and compassion are equal, then why is there any difference in their significance?

Translations

English Translation

This verse presents a query regarding the equal weights of penance, purity, and compassion, questioning why distinctions still exist in their perceived importance. It invites deeper contemplation on virtue.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक तप, शौच और दया की समानता के संबंध में एक प्रश्न उठाता है, यह पूछते हुए कि उनकी महत्व में फिर भी भिन्नता क्यों है। यह गुणों पर गहन विचार को आमंत्रित करता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Shanti Parva, this verse highlights the dialogical approach to understanding virtue and its varied manifestations.

Meaning

It prompts reflection on the nature of actions understood through comparison, allowing one to seek deeper truths within moral philosophy.

Application

Individuals should reflect on the true essence of their virtues, fostering a qualitative understanding of spiritual practices.