Mahabharata Shanti Parva – नाधर्मः शलिष्यते पराज्ञम आपः पुष्कर पर्णवत

Shloka (श्लोक)

नाधर्मः शलिष्यते पराज्ञम आपः पुष्कर पर्णवत
अप्राज्ञम अधिकं पापं शलिष्यते जतु काष्ठवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Righteousness does not deteriorate like water upon a lotus leaf, while unrighteousness, like wood, stays firmly rooted.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys that true righteousness does not diminish or decay easily, as evidenced by the nature of water on a lotus leaf. In contrast, unrighteousness remains deeply enmeshed and prevalent like wood, suggesting that unwholesome actions are much harder to eradicate.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि सच्चा धर्म आसानी से खत्म या क्षीण नहीं होता है, जैसा कि कमल की पत्तियों पर पानी का होता है। इसके विपरीत, अधर्म गहरे से छाप छोड़ता है और जैसे लकड़ी गहराई में होती है, इसे मिटाना कठिन है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of the teachings in the Shanti Parva, highlighting the contrasting nature of righteousness and unrighteousness.

Meaning

The verse signifies that true virtue remains resilient against the tests of time and circumstance, unlike wickedness which deeply impacts one’s soul.

Application

Fostering righteousness in thought and action helps in building a solid foundation of trust and integrity, while counteracting negative influences.