Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – उपतिष्ठति तिष्ठन्तं गच्छन्तम अनुगच्छति

Shloka (श्लोक)

उपतिष्ठति तिष्ठन्तं गच्छन्तम अनुगच्छति
करॊति कुर्वतः कर्म छायेवानुविधीयते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Actions follow individuals like a shadow, indicating the inevitability of consequences.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that one’s actions continuously shadow them, manifesting in results depending on how they behave—whether they stand, move, or act. It stresses the idea that karma is inevitable and always linked with our deeds.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि किसी के कार्य हमेशा उसकी छाया की तरह उसके साथ होते हैं, और इसके परिणाम उसके व्यवहार पर निर्भर करते हैं। चाहे वह खड़ा हो, चल रहा हो या कुछ कर रहा हो, कर्म अवश्यम्भावी है और हमेशा हमारे कर्मों से जुड़ा होता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse relates to the overarching theme of karma and its inescapable connection with human behavior and morality.

Meaning

It conveys the notion that our deeds are inseparable from us, inevitably leading to consequences that mirror our actions.

Application

It encourages individuals to act with wisdom and awareness, realizing that their actions will always return to affect them.