Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ताम उवाच स देवर्षिः सत्यं वद सुमध्यमे

Shloka (श्लोक)

ताम उवाच स देवर्षिः सत्यं वद सुमध्यमे
मृषावादे भवेद दॊषः सत्ये दॊषॊ न विद्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

The sage advises truthfulness, emphasizing the absence of faults in being truthful compared to falsehood.

Translations

English Translation

The celestial sage instructs her to speak the truth, noting that falsehood carries fault, while truth remains unsullied.

हिंदी अनुवाद

दैवी ऋषि उसे सत्य बोलने का निर्देश देते हैं, यह कहते हुए कि झूठ में दोष है, जबकि सत्य में कोई दोष नहीं होता।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is a pivotal instruction in addressing the importance of honesty in both speech and action.

Meaning

It underscores the value of truthfulness and its purity, contrasting it with the flaws associated with deceit.

Application

This teaching is relevant today, encouraging individuals to embrace honesty in their lives and conversations.