Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – शुभेन कर्मणा यद वै तिर्यग्यॊनौ न मुह्यसे

Shloka (श्लोक)

[व]शुभेन कर्मणा यद वै तिर्यग्यॊनौ न मुह्यसे
ममैव कीट तत कर्म येन तवं न परमुह्यसे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses how virtuous actions prevent one from falling into delusion.

Translations

English Translation

When one performs virtuous deeds consistently, they are not misled in lower births; I assure you that such actions prevent you from being deluded.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जब कोई नियमित रूप से शुभ कर्म करता है, तो वह निम्न जन्मों में भ्रमित नहीं होता; मैं आपको आश्वस्त करता हूं कि ऐसे कार्य आपको भ्रमित होने से रोकते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse elaborates on the notion that righteous acts create clarity and protection against ignorance in the cycle of rebirth.

Meaning

It emphasizes that living a life of virtue shields one from the cycles of confusion that can come with lower life forms.

Application

The principle suggests that one should engage in virtuous actions consistently to safeguard against moral and spiritual confusions in life.