Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पापेन कर्मणॊ वित्तं लब्ध्वा पापः परहृष्यति

Shloka (श्लोक)

पापेन कर्मणॊ वित्तं लब्ध्वा पापः परहृष्यति
स वर्धमानः सतेयेन पापः पापे परसज्जति

⚡ Quick Meaning

Engaging in wrong actions leads to temporary gains, but the resultant guilt and dishonor will ultimately consume the wrongdoer.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka acts as a reminder that ill-gotten gains may bring transient satisfaction, yet the guilt felt by the perpetrator serves as a constant reminder of their wrongdoing.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि अनैतिक तरीके से अर्जित संपत्ति अस्थायी संतोष दे सकती है, लेकिन अपराधी का दिल हमेशा अपनी गलती की याद दिलाता है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching is found in the ‘Shanti Parva’ and addresses the psychological and social implications of engaging in wrongful actions.

Meaning

It articulates how wrongful actions lead to a cycle of growing guilt and ethical decline, consuming the individual.

Application

The shloka emphasizes the importance of pursuing ethical paths, ensuring that positive values govern our actions for lasting satisfaction.