Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कर्मण्य अकर्म यः पश्येद अकर्मणि च कर्म यः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कर्मण्य अकर्म यः पश्येद अकर्मणि च कर्म यः
स बुद्धिमान मनुष्येषु स युक्तः कृत्स्नकर्मकृत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the insight of wise individuals regarding action and inaction.

Translations

English Translation

The verse asserts that a wise person perceives the nature of actions (karmas) and inactions (akarmas) with clarity. Such an individual integrates the principles of both into their understanding of the world and acts accordingly, leading to comprehensive fulfillment in life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह इंगित करता है कि एक बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति कर्मों (क्रियाओं) और अकर्मों (क्रिया न करना) को स्पष्टता से देखता है। ऐसा व्यक्ति इन दोनों के सिद्धांतों को अपने जीवन में पहुँचाता है और उसी अनुसार कार्य करता है, जिससे वह पूर्णता प्राप्त करता है।

Commentary

Context

In the context of warfare and duty within the Mahabharata, the shloka speaks to the reflective nature of wise individuals amidst chaos.

Meaning

It stresses the importance of discerning both action and inaction, suggesting that wisdom lies beyond surface-level understanding.

Application

This knowledge encourages practitioners to cultivate awareness, leading to informed choices in all areas of life.