Mahabharata Shanti Parva – वाक पारुष्यं तथॊग्रत्वं दण्डपारुष्यम एव च

Shloka (श्लोक)

वाक पारुष्यं तथॊग्रत्वं दण्डपारुष्यम एव च
आत्मनॊ निग्रहस तयागॊ ऽथार्थ दूषणम एव च

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks about the importance of self-control and the consequences of harsh words.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka articulates that speaking harshly, being overly severe, and the punishment of those traits, along with the giving up of self-control, result in the degradation of truth.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि कठोर शब्द बोलना, अत्यधिक कठोरता होना, और उन गुणों का दंड, साथ ही आत्म-संयम का त्याग करना, सत्य की हानि का कारण बनता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is found in the Shanti Parva and emphasizes the characteristics that lead to the loss of righteousness.

Meaning

It signifies the need for restraint in speech and actions, emphasizing how negative traits can impact one’s life.

Application

In our daily lives, we must practice self-restraint and kindness in language to maintain harmony and truth.