Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ईषत्कार्यॊ वधस तस्य यस्य चारित्रम ईदृशम

Shloka (श्लोक)

ईषत्कार्यॊ वधस तस्य यस्य चारित्रम ईदृशम
परस्कम्भन परतिस्तब्धश छिन्नमूल इव दरुमः

⚡ Quick Meaning

A person of poor character faces destruction and is like a tree with severed roots, struggling to stand firm.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka states that a person of bad character is bound to face destruction, as seen in the analogy of a tree that cannot grow when its roots are severed. Character is essential for survival.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि बुरे चरित्र वाले व्यक्ति का पतन तय है, जैसे कि बिना जड़ों का पेड़ खड़ा नहीं रह सकता। चरित्र जीवन के लिए अनिवार्य है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is from Udyoga Parva, emphasizing the consequences of one’s character on life and survival. It reflects the moral aspect of personality.

Meaning

It signifies that a corrupt life is unsustainable, leading to inevitable downfall, much like a tree that cannot thrive without roots.

Application

The importance of maintaining a strong ethical foundation is crucial, as character determines the trajectory of one’s life.