Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – विधर्मिणं धर्मविद्भिः परॊक्तं तेषां विषॊपमम

Shloka (श्लोक)

विधर्मिणं धर्मविद्भिः परॊक्तं तेषां विषॊपमम
जानन धर्मार्थतत्त्वज्ञानः किम अर्जुन विगर्हसे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the actions of a warrior in the face of unrighteousness.

Translations

English Translation

In this context, the speaker reflects on the act of criticizing a person who is well-versed in righteous conduct yet participates in wrongful acts. The wisdom of Dharma is being questioned here.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर ध्यान केंद्रित करता है कि जब एक धर्मज्ञ व्यक्ति भी अधर्म में लिप्त हो, तब उस पर निंदा की जानी चाहिए या नहीं।

Commentary

Context

This critical viewpoint emerges as characters grapple with inconsistencies between duty and ethics during the war.

Meaning

It underscores the struggle faced by righteous individuals who are drawn and sometimes fail to maintain Dharma in the context of conflict.

Application

This serves as a guidance that one must always strive to uphold righteousness, even when faced with tempting wrongdoings.