Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – पट्टिसं मुद्गरं शूलम अग्निकुम्भं च दारुणम

Shloka (श्लोक)

पट्टिसं मुद्गरं शूलम अग्निकुम्भं च दारुणम
असि पत्रवनं घॊरं वालुकां कूटशाल्मलीम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse describes various forms of severe punishments that the ungrateful face in the afterlife.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka elaborates on the various torturous instruments of punishment that await the ungrateful in the afterlife, likening them to lethal weapons and harsh environments that evoke fear and suffering.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन विभिन्न दंडात्मक औजारों का वर्णन करता है जो कृतघ्न व्यक्तियों को मृत्यु के बाद मिलते हैं, इनका नाम लेते हुए कि ये घातक हथियारों और निर्दय स्थानों के समान हैं जो भय और संकट पैदा करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse continues the theme of punishments discussed in the Anushasana Parva, where the nature of sin and its repercussions are examined through vivid imagery.

Meaning

The core message warns about the dire consequences of ungratefulness, emphasizing the gravity of one’s actions and the corresponding karmic results.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder for us to be grateful, inspiring reflections on our actions and their long-term consequences in this life and beyond.