Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अकुर्वन्तॊ हि कर्माणि कुर्वन्तॊ निन्दितानि च

Shloka (श्लोक)

अकुर्वन्तॊ हि कर्माणि कुर्वन्तॊ निन्दितानि च
सुखं नैवेह नामुत्र लभन्ते पुरुषाधमाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The lowly man, who neither performs actions nor avoids blameworthy deeds, finds no happiness in this world or the next.

Translations

English Translation

This verse points out that a person who fails to act positively and instead engages in blameworthy behaviors cannot hope to find true happiness, either in this life or the afterlife.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर प्रकाश डालता है कि ऐसा व्यक्ति जो सकारात्मक कार्य करने में विफल रहता है और इसके बजाय निंदनीय व्यवहार में संलग्न होता है, वह न इस जीवन में और न ही परलोक में सच्ची खुशी की उम्मीद कर सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in Udyoga Parva, emphasizing the necessity of righteous action over inaction and blameworthy deeds.

Meaning

It underscores that happiness is intertwined with the actions we take; idleness or misdeeds lead to discontent.

Application

The lesson encourages individuals to engage in constructive actions and to avoid stagnation or wrongful acts for a fulfilling life.