Mahabharata Svargarohana Parva – य इमे पापगन्धे ऽसमिन देशे सन्ति सुदारुणे

Shloka (श्लोक)

य इमे पापगन्धे ऽसमिन देशे सन्ति सुदारुणे
न हि जानामि सर्वेषां दुष्कृतं पुण्यकर्मणाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects uncertainty about the actions of sinners in a troubling land.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker conveys a sense of confusion regarding the presence of sinful individuals in a distressing region, questioning the nature of their actions and the good deeds of others, illustrating the complexity of moral evaluations in difficult situations.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन पापियों की उपस्थिति के बारे में संदेह प्रकट करता है जो एक कठिन भूमि में हैं, और यह पूछता है कि उनके कार्यों और दूसरों के पुण्य कर्मों की प्रकृति क्या है, जो जटिल नैतिक मूल्यांकन को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse comes during the discussions in the Svargarohana Parva, emphasizing moral dilemmas faced by the characters.

Meaning

The focus is on distinguishing between righteous and sinful actions amidst confusion in a challenging environment.

Application

This shloka urges us to reflect critically on the morality of actions, especially in challenging circumstances where judgment is clouded.