Mahabharata Shanti Parva – भरातरः पितरा पुत्रा जञातयः सुहृदस तथा

Shloka (श्लोक)

[य]भरातरः पितरा पुत्रा जञातयः सुहृदस तथा
अर्थहेतॊर हताः करूरैर अस्माभिः पापबुद्धिभिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The fathers, sons, relatives, and friends of Bharata are all harmed by us due to our cruel actions driven by sinful minds.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reflects on the consequences of our actions, indicating that due to our sinful thoughts and cruelties, we inflict pain not only upon ourselves but also upon our loved ones, demonstrating the interconnectedness of human suffering and moral responsibility.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक हमारे कार्यों के परिणामों पर विचार करता है, यह संकेत करते हुए कि हमारे पापपूर्ण विचारों और क्रूरताओं के कारण, हम केवल अपने आप को ही नहीं बल्कि अपने प्रियजनों को भी दर्द पहुंचाते हैं, जो मानव दुखों और नैतिक जिम्मेदारी के आपसी संबंध को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is situated in the Shanti Parva, which serves to highlight moral dilemmas faced by characters in the epic.

Meaning

This shloka encourages reflection on our actions and their broader impacts, underlining the moral importance of compassion and responsibility towards others.

Application

This teaching urges individuals to act mindfully, recognizing that our choices affect not only ourselves but also those we care about, thus promoting a sense of unity and accountability.