Mahabharata Shanti Parva – ये हि राष्ट्रॊपरॊधेन वृत्तिं कुर्वन्ति के चन

Shloka (श्लोक)

ये हि राष्ट्रॊपरॊधेन वृत्तिं कुर्वन्ति के चन
तद एव ते ऽनु मीयन्ते कुणपं कृमयॊ यथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka warns against unethical behavior in society that harms the collective.

Translations

English Translation

Those who engage in acts that disrupt the nation and seek their livelihood through foul means will eventually be destroyed, just as a corpse becomes food for insects. Their actions lead them to inevitable doom.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो लोग राष्ट्र को बाधित करने वाले कार्यों में लिप्त होते हैं और बुरे साधनों से जीविका अर्जित करते हैं, वे अंततः नष्ट हो जाएंगे, जैसे एक शव कीड़े बन जाता है। उनके कार्य उन्हें अनिवार्य मृत्यु की ओर ले जाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva stresses the importance of ethical conduct for the well-being of the nation.

Meaning

It teaches that self-serving actions detrimental to society ultimately backfire on the perpetrators.

Application

Encouraging ethical practices within communities fosters social health, leading to collective prosperity and safety.