Mahabharata Shanti Parva – धर्मं करॊमीति करॊत्य अधर्मम; अधर्मकामश च करॊति धर्मम

Shloka (श्लोक)

धर्मं करॊमीति करॊत्य अधर्मम; अधर्मकामश च करॊति धर्मम
उभे बालः कर्मणी न परजानन; स जायते मरियते चापि देही

⚡ Quick Meaning

A naive individual may mistakenly believe they are doing Dharma while actually committing Adharma.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka warns against the ignorance of individuals who may think they are performing righteous deeds while unknowingly engaging in wrong actions. It highlights the outcome of such behavior, which ultimately leads to undesirable consequences in life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन व्यक्तियों की अज्ञानता को उजागर करता है, जो यह सोचते हैं कि वे धर्म का पालन कर रहे हैं जबकि वे अनजाने में अधर्म में लिप्त होते हैं। यह ऐसे व्यवहार के परिणाम को भी दर्शाता है, जो अंततः जीवन में अवांछनीय परिणामों की ओर ले जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse belongs to the Shanti Parva, focusing on the moral dilemmas faced by individuals lacking discernment in their actions.

Meaning

The shloka serves as a reminder of the importance of awareness in ethical conduct, where one must be careful to genuinely understand the righteousness of their actions.

Application

This encourages introspection about our actions, ensuring that we critically evaluate our motives and their alignment with dharma.