Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नास्तिकं भिन्नमर्यादं कूलपातम इवास्थिरम

Shloka (श्लोक)

नास्तिकं भिन्नमर्यादं कूलपातम इवास्थिरम
वामतः कुरु विस्रब्धॊ नरं वेनुम इवॊद्धतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those who lack moral integrity remain unstable like a flimsy bridge.

Translations

English Translation

A person lacking ethical boundaries, akin to a broken bridge, is unsteady and unreliable; hence, one must approach them with caution, much like one would deal with a perilous situation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति नैतिक सीमाओं से रहित होता है, वह एक टूटे हुए पुल के समान अस्थिर और अप्रत्याशित होता है; इसलिए, ऐसे व्यक्तियों के साथ सतर्कता से पेश आना चाहिए, जैसे किसी संकटपूर्ण स्थिति में किया जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka illustrates the importance of integrity in character as a measure of reliability.

Meaning

It warns of the dangers associated with associating with those who lack moral grounding.

Application

In our relationships, we should value those with strong ethical principles and approach those lacking integrity carefully.