Mahabharata Shanti Parva – निरन्तरं च मिश्रं च फलते कर्म पार्थिव

Shloka (श्लोक)

निरन्तरं च मिश्रं च फलते कर्म पार्थिव
कल्यानं यदि वा पापं न तु नाशॊ ऽसय विद्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka denotes that all earthly actions yield mixed results, whether beneficial or harmful.

Translations

English Translation

All actions performed in the earthly realm yield results that are mixed and unpredictable, whether they lead to success or wrongdoing, they do not come to complete destruction.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सभी कार्य जो पृथ्वी पर किए जाते हैं, वे मिश्रित और अप्रत्याशित परिणाम देते हैं, जो या तो कल्याणकारी या दुष्कृत्य का परिणाम हो सकता है, लेकिन यह पूर्ण रूप से नाश नहीं होते।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is situated within the Shanti Parva, which outlines the complexities of human actions and their multifaceted outcomes.

Meaning

The shloka suggests that life is inherently uncertain, and while we may endeavor for good, adverse results can still arise.

Application

This wisdom encourages individuals to prepare for the unpredictability of life and the reality that both good and bad outcomes are inherent to actions.