Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न कर्तृत्वं न कर्माणि लॊकस्य सृजति परभुः

Shloka (श्लोक)

न कर्तृत्वं न कर्माणि लॊकस्य सृजति परभुः
न कर्मफलसंयॊगं सवभावस तु परवर्तते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Neither the Lord creates agency nor actions in the world; it is nature that operates through the play of the three gunas.

Translations

English Translation

The Supreme Being does not create the sense of doership or actions; rather, it is the inherent nature that acts through the interactions of the three qualities of creation: sattva, rajas, and tamas.

हिंदी अनुवाद

परमेश्वर न तो कार्य करने की भावना उत्पन्न करता है और न ही कार्य करता है; बल्कि यह सद्गुणों के अंतर्विरोध के माध्यम से अंतर्निहित प्रकृति है जो क्रिया करती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka explores the non-dualistic perspective of action in the universe, emphasizing the role of nature versus divine intervention.

Meaning

The meaning points towards the idea that understanding the nature of action leads to liberation from the cycle of karma.

Application

Realizing the non-personal nature of actions encourages individuals to observe life with equanimity, reducing stress and enhancing spiritual growth.