Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कानि कृत्वेह कर्माणि परायश्चित्तीयते नरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

[युधिस्ठिर]कानि कृत्वेह कर्माणि परायश्चित्तीयते नरः
किं कृत्वा चैव मुच्येत तन मे बरूहि पितामहः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka inquires about the actions that lead to atonement and liberation.

Translations

English Translation

Yudhishthira asks, what actions must a person undertake to achieve atonement? What should one do to attain freedom from sin? Please enlighten me, O grandfather.

हिंदी अनुवाद

युधिष्ठिर पूछते हैं, किस कार्य को करने पर एक व्यक्ति प्रायश्चित कर सकता है? पापों से मुक्ति पाने के लिए क्या करना चाहिए? कृपया मुझे बताएं, हे पितामह।

Commentary

Context

In this section of the Shanti Parva, Yudhishthira seeks guidance from Bhishma regarding righteous actions.

Meaning

The query highlights the need for understanding the necessary actions for purification and the essence of moral choices.

Application

This verse encourages self-reflection on our actions and instills the importance of seeking wise counsel for moral dilemmas.