Mahabharata Shanti Parva – साक्षिणं शुभपापयॊः

Shloka (श्लोक)
[कर्म मूर्त्य आत्मकं विद्धि]साक्षिणं शुभपापयॊः
सुखदुःखगुणॊदर्कं कालं कालफलप्रदम
⚡ Quick Meaning
Understand that actions shape life itself, with time as the witness to both the good and bad actions, which ultimately yield the fruits of existence.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka stresses that one’s actions define their lived reality, with time serving as the eternal observer of both virtuous and non-virtuous deeds, ultimately leading to results based on those actions.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि व्यक्ति के कार्य ही उनके जीवन को आकार देते हैं, जिसमें समय हर अच्छे और बुरे कार्य का साक्षी बनता है, जो अंततः उन कार्यों के आधार पर फल देता है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka, situated in the Shanti Parva, addresses the philosophical relationship between actions, existence, and time.
Meaning
The central teaching highlights the profound impact of individual actions on life and the role of time in acknowledging those influences.
Application
Be mindful of your actions, as they bear significant consequences, and remember that time witnesses every deed.
