Mahabharata Shanti Parva – य ओद गृहीत्वा हि करॊति यच च; यस्मिंश च ताम आरभते परवृत्तिम

Shloka (श्लोक)

य ओद गृहीत्वा हि करॊति यच च; यस्मिंश च ताम आरभते परवृत्तिम
यस्मिंश च यद येन च यश च कर्ता; तत कारणं तं समुपायम आहुः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the importance of understanding the underlying cause of actions.

Translations

English Translation

One who undertakes any action must understand the true cause of it, as well as the person who initiates the action. This shloka emphasizes that understanding the underlying reasons and motivations is crucial in any endeavor.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो कोई कार्य करता है, उसे उस कार्य के पीछे के सही कारण और उस कार्य को आरंभ करने वाले व्यक्ति को समझना आवश्यक है। यह श्लोक यह बताते हुए इस बात पर जोर देता है कि किसी भी कार्य में अंतर्निहित कारणों और प्रेरणाओं को समझना महत्वपूर्ण है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is from the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, which deals with various ethical and philosophical issues that arise in life.

Meaning

It illustrates that every action has a root cause and encourages self-reflection on motives behind actions.

Application

By applying this understanding, individuals can make more informed and ethical decisions in their lives.