Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यदि कर्ता भवेत कर्ता न करियेत कदा चन

Shloka (श्लोक)

यदि कर्ता भवेत कर्ता न करियेत कदा चन
यस्मात तु करियते कर्ता तस्मात कर्ताप्य अनीश्वरः

⚡ Quick Meaning

If a doer exists but does nothing, then is there a doer? Hence, the real doer is not an independent agent.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka stresses the importance of action and implies that mere existence without action questions one’s identity as a doer, indicating deeper philosophical reflections on agency and divine will.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यदि कोई व्यक्ति कुछ नहीं करता है, तो क्या वह वास्तव में ‘कर्ता’ है? यह श्लोक कर्ता की स्वतंत्रता को चुनौती देता है।

Commentary

Context

This suggests profound philosophical musings on the nature of action and the essence of the doer, resonating with concepts of predestination.

Meaning

It indicates that the concept of a doer is inseparable from the actualization of actions, hinting at a higher force at play.

Application

This invites reflection on our own actions; acknowledging that in every choice we make, a greater purpose or design is often behind our intentions.