Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पापस्य यद अधिष्ठानं यतः पापं परवर्तते

Shloka (श्लोक)

[य]पापस्य यद अधिष्ठानं यतः पापं परवर्तते
एतद इच्छाम्य अहं जञातुं तत्त्वेन भरतर्षभ

⚡ Quick Meaning

I desire to understand, O Bharatarshabha, the root of sin from where it originates.

Translations

English Translation

O Bharatarshabha, I seek to comprehend the foundation of sin from which sinful actions arise, and the deeper essence behind these actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

हे भरतर्षभ, मैं जानना चाहता हूं कि पाप का आधार क्या है, और वह कहाँ से उत्पन्न होता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka explores the nature of sin, prompting inquiries into the causes of undesirable actions and their implications.

Meaning

It drives a search for understanding the intrinsic nature of wrong actions and what instigates them within humans.

Application

In our actions, seeking to understand the origins of negativity can lead to personal growth and moral clarity.