Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अनृतं तमसॊ रूपं तमसा नीयते हय अधः

Shloka (श्लोक)
अनृतं तमसॊ रूपं तमसा नीयते हय अधः
तमॊ गरस्ता न पश्यन्ति परकाशं तमसावृतम
⚡ Quick Meaning
Falsehood leads one into darkness, obscuring the light and preventing the realization of truth.
Translations
English Translation
Deceit pushes individuals into the depths of darkness, where they cannot perceive anything illuminating; enveloped in ignorance, they remain blind to the profound light of truth.
हिंदी अनुवाद
झूठ व्यक्ति को अंधकार के गहरे में धकेल देता है, जहाँ वह किसी भी प्रकाश को नहीं देख सकता; अज्ञानता द्वारा ढके हुए, वह सत्य की गहरी रोशनी को देख नहीं पाता।
Commentary
Context
This shloka reflects on the consequences of falsehood within the spiritual teachings found in the Shanti Parva.
Meaning
It warns about the dangers of untruths that can cause spiritual blindness and a lack of clarity in understanding.
Application
This serves as a reminder to embrace honesty and clarity in all aspects of life to seek enlightenment and understanding.
