Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – एकः पापानि कुरुते फलं भुङ्क्ते महाजनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

एकः पापानि कुरुते फलं भुङ्क्ते महाजनः
भॊक्तारॊ विप्रमुच्यन्ते कर्ता दॊषेण लिप्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

एक व्यक्ति यदि पाप करता है, तो उसका फल महाजन भी भोगता है, और अंत में कर्ता दोषी होता है।

Translations

English Translation

This shloka expresses that if a single person commits a sin, the consequences affect even the virtuous. The essence reveals how actions can have far-reaching impacts beyond the individual involved.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि यदि कोई एक व्यक्ति पाप करता है, तो उसके परिणाम महाजन पर भी पड़ते हैं। यह दिखाता है कि व्यक्ति के कार्यों के प्रभाव केवल उसे ही नहीं, बल्कि समाज की अन्य व्यक्तियों को भी प्रभावित कर सकते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse is extracted from Udyoga Parva, highlighting moral responsibility and collective consequences of individual actions, emphasizing interconnectedness in society.

Meaning

The meaning encapsulates the theme that individual actions, whether positive or negative, can ripple through society, reminding us of shared responsibility.

Application

In our actions today, we must recognize that our choices affect others. Hence, moral integrity is essential for both personal peace and societal harmony.