Mahabharata Shanti Parva – परत्र गामिकस्य ते कृताकृतस्य कर्मणः

Shloka (श्लोक)

परत्र गामिकस्य ते कृताकृतस्य कर्मणः
न साक्षिर आत्मना समॊ नृणाम इहास्ति कश चन

⚡ Quick Meaning

In the journey beyond, both the actions taken and not taken witness the self; there is no equal witness among humans.

Translations

English Translation

This verse conveys that in the realm beyond this life, one’s actions—both completed and incomplete—are observed by the self. No human can equate to this internal witness, emphasizing the solitary nature of personal accountability.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि इस जीवन के परे, किसी के किए गए और न किए गए कार्य आत्मा द्वारा देखे जाते हैं। कोई भी मानव इस आंतरिक साक्षी के समान नहीं हो सकता, यह व्यक्तिगत जिम्मेदारी के एकाकीपन को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this shloka addresses the theme of karmic responsibility and its implications in the afterlife.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka is the acknowledgment that the self alone bears witness to all actions, highlighting the profound link between one’s deeds and spiritual outcomes.

Application

Understanding this concept encourages us to be more mindful of our actions, as they are intimately linked to our spiritual progression.