Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कारणं यदि न सयाद वै न कर्ता सयास तवम अप्य उत

Shloka (श्लोक)

कारणं यदि न सयाद वै न कर्ता सयास तवम अप्य उत
विनाशे कारणं तवं च तस्माद वध्यॊ ऽसि मे मतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka asserts that if there is no cause, then one cannot simply be identified as the doer responsible for an action.

Translations

English Translation

If there is no cause, then indeed, one cannot be regarded as the doer; thus, if destruction arises, you too are liable to be deemed responsible by me in this matter.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यदि कोई कारण नहीं है, तो सच में, एक को कर्ता नहीं माना जा सकता; इसलिए, यदि विनाश उत्पन्न होता है, तो आप भी इस मामले में मेरे द्वारा जिम्मेदार ठहराए जाएंगे।

Commentary

Context

The verse explores the philosophy of causation and the implication of responsibility in light of existence and nonexistence.

Meaning

It emphasizes that without a cause, no action can be attributed to anyone, making it crucial to understand the origins of actions.

Application

This insight can guide us in evaluating situations with a critical approach towards accountability and causality.