Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – किं कर्म दूसयत्य एनम अथ जातिर महामुने

Shloka (श्लोक)

[ज]किं कर्म दूसयत्य एनम अथ जातिर महामुने
संदेहॊ मे समुत्पन्नस तन मे वयाख्यातुम अर्हसि

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the nature of actions and their relationship to one’s birth.

Translations

English Translation

This verse raises the inquiry regarding how one’s actions can be condemned when they are indeed influenced by inherent qualities that are not solely defined by birthright.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में प्रश्न उठाया गया है कि किसी व्यक्ति के कर्म को कैसे दोषी ठहराया जा सकता है जब वे जन्मजात गुणों द्वारा भी प्रभावित होते हैं।

Commentary

Context

Situated within the discourse on Dharma, this shloka calls into question the fairness of attributing fault based on lineage alone.

Meaning

It highlights the complexity of moral judgment, urging a deeper understanding of the factors that shape one’s actions.

Application

This verse invites us to look beyond superficial judgments, encouraging thoughtful reflections on ethics and behavior.