Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – जात्या परिधानं पुरुषं कुर्वाणं कर्म धिक्कृतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

जात्या परिधानं पुरुषं कुर्वाणं कर्म धिक्कृतम
कर्म तद दूसयत्य एनं तस्मात कर्म न शॊभनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka critiques the correlation between worldly actions and classifications of identity.

Translations

English Translation

This verse condemns the actions of those who perform evil deeds while holding onto their social identities, emphasizing the disgrace of such actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन लोगों के कर्मों की निंदा करता है जो अपनी सामाजिक पहचान के बल पर बुरी प्रवृत्तियां अपनाते हैं, इस बात पर जोर देते हुए कि ऐसे कर्म भद्र नहीं होते।

Commentary

Context

This verse focuses on the ethical implications of actions taken under the guise of social status, urging introspection.

Meaning

It suggests that actions carried out for personal gain at the expense of virtue are fundamentally flawed.

Application

This teaching pushes individuals to align their actions with higher principles above mere identity, fostering a more just society.