Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – परित्याज्यॊ बुधैः पापः कृतघ्नॊ निरपत्रपः

Shloka (श्लोक)

परित्याज्यॊ बुधैः पापः कृतघ्नॊ निरपत्रपः
मित्रद्रॊही कुलाङ्गारः पापकर्मा नराधमः

⚡ Quick Meaning

कृतघ्न को बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति का त्याग करना चाहिए।

Translations

English Translation

The wise should abandon the sinful person who is ungrateful and devoid of shame. A person who betrays their friends is deemed the lowest of men and is associated with wicked deeds.

हिंदी अनुवाद

बुद्धिमान व्यक्तियों को कृतघ्न और लज्जाहीन व्यक्ति को त्याग देना चाहिए। जो मित्रों के प्रति विश्वासघात करता है, वह नराधम और पापकर्मों से भरा होता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is a reflection on moral responsibility in relationships. It stresses the importance of surrounding oneself with virtuous individuals and distancing from harmful ones.

Meaning

It emphasizes that ungratefulness and betrayal should not be tolerated. Such individuals can corrupt the moral fabric of society and should be abandoned.

Application

We can apply this wisdom by being discerning in our associations, choosing to distance ourselves from those who demonstrate harmful behaviors while fostering bonds with morally upright individuals.