Mahabharata Shanti Parva – दरष्टा सवर्गस्य न हय अस्ति तथैव नरकस्य च

Shloka (श्लोक)

दरष्टा सवर्गस्य न हय अस्ति तथैव नरकस्य च
आगमांस तव अनतिक्रम्य दद्याच चैव यजेत च

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the eternal nature of the soul and the consequences of righteous actions beyond this life.

Translations

English Translation

The viewer of heaven and even hell does not exist; the eternal nature of the soul must be acknowledged. It highlights that the actions performed in life have lasting impacts, urging the importance of living virtuously.

हिंदी अनुवाद

स्वर्ग और नरक का दरशक अस्तित्व में नहीं है; आत्मा की शाश्वत प्रकृति को स्वीकार करना आवश्यक है। यह बताता है कि जीवन में किए गए कार्यों के दीर्घकालिक प्रभाव हैं, और यह नैतिक जीवन जीने के महत्व को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse within the Shanti Parva reflects on the everlasting implications of one’s actions and the essence of the soul.

Meaning

The message stresses the importance of living rightly as one’s decisions shape the state of their existence, beyond physical realms.

Application

Integrating this understanding into daily life cultivates a conscious approach to ethics, significantly influencing one’s spiritual journey.