Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तयज धर्मम अधर्मं च उभे सत्यानृते तयज

Shloka (श्लोक)

तयज धर्मम अधर्मं च उभे सत्यानृते तयज
उभे सत्यानृते तयक्त्वा येन तयजसि तं तयज

⚡ Quick Meaning

Abandon both righteousness and unrighteousness, and let go of both truth and falsehood.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka advises individuals to transcend both righteousness (dharma) and unrighteousness (adharma), as well as to view truth (‘satya’) and untruth (‘anrita’) with detachment. It guides toward a higher state of understanding and freedom.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक व्यक्तियों को धर्म और अधर्म दोनों को छोड़ने की सलाह देता है, साथ ही सत्य और असत्य को भी एक चिंतन के रूप में देखने हेतु प्रेरित करता है। यह एक उच्चतर समझ एवं स्वतंत्रता की दिशा में नेतृत्व करता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Shanti Parva, this verse delves into philosophical discussions about values and encourages a path of transcending conventional definitions of right and wrong.

Meaning

It stresses that real freedom comes from detaching oneself from rigid notions of truth and morality, promoting a deeper understanding of existence.

Application

This serves as a guiding principle for personal growth, urging individuals to seek beyond societal constructs and find their own truth.