Mahabharata Shanti Parva – हिंसानृत परिया लुब्धाः सर्वकर्मॊपजीविनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

हिंसानृत परिया लुब्धाः सर्वकर्मॊपजीविनः
कृष्णाः शौचपरिभ्रष्टास ते दविजाः शूद्रतां गताः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those who live by deceit and harm others are reduced to the status of Shudras.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka elaborates on how individuals who engage in deceitful and harmful actions, while solely relying on various forms of work, ultimately descend to the lowest social class.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताते हैं कि जो लोग धोखे और दूसरों को नुकसान पहुँचाने वाले कर्मों में लगे रहते हैं, वे अंत में शूद्र के स्तर पर पहुँच जाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva serves to warn against immoral practices and shows the resulting degradation in social status.

Meaning

It stresses the idea that ethical conduct is essential to maintaining one’s rightful place in society.

Application

The application of this teaching encourages individuals to engage in righteous actions, promoting a harmonious society.