Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पराणात्यये विवाहे च वक्तव्यम अनृतं भवेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

पराणात्यये विवाहे च वक्तव्यम अनृतं भवेत
अर्थस्य रक्षणार्थाय परेषां धर्मकारणात
परेषां धर्मम आकाङ्क्षन नीचः सयाद धर्मभिक्षुकः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the moral duties concerning truth in life and marriage.

Translations

English Translation

In dire situations, where one’s life is at stake, one might be justified in speaking untruths, especially in the context of marriage and protecting one’s resources.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में कहा गया है कि जब किसी की जान संकट में हो, तब झूठ बोलना उचित हो सकता है, खासकर विवाह और अपने संसाधनों की रक्षा की स्थिति में।

Commentary

Context

This verse comes into play when discussing ethics in extreme situations, particularly in Shanti Parva.

Meaning

The commentary indicates the ethical dilemma of truth versus survival, emphasizing that sometimes, protecting others justifies bending the truth.

Application

This shloka encourages us to think critically about moral choices and highlights the complexity of ethical decisions, especially in dire times.