Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – किं सवित सत्यं कृम अनृतं किं सविद धर्म्यं सनातनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

किं सवित सत्यं कृम अनृतं किं सविद धर्म्यं सनातनम
कस्मिन काले वदेत सत्यं कस्मिन काले ऽनृतं वदेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka examines the nature and timing of truth and falsehood.

Translations

English Translation

The verse questions the essence of truth and falsehood, asking which is eternal and how to discern them across different times and circumstances.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सत्य और असत्य की प्रकृति और समय की परीक्षा करता है। यह पूछता है कि कौन सा शाश्वत है और अलग-अलग समय और परिस्थितियों में इन्हें कैसे पहचानें।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is aligned with philosophical inquiries into morality, fitting within discussions of Dharma.

Meaning

It invites reflections on the relativity of truth and the judgments humans make about it, challenging absolute definitions.

Application

This shloka encourages thoughtful consideration of one’s beliefs, urging individuals to navigate the complexities of truth and ethics skillfully.