Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सॊ ऽहम आगः करः पापः पृथिवी नाश कारकः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सॊ ऽहम आगः करः पापः पृथिवी नाश कारकः
आसीन एवम एवेदं शॊषयिष्ये कलेवरम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse reveals the speaker’s self-identification as a sinful entity destined to destroy the earth.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker admits to being a sinful force, claiming to be the real destroyer of Earth, asserting that they will dry up their body like a withered tree.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता अपने आप को एक पापी शक्ति के रूप में प्रस्तुत करता है, जो पृथ्वी का नाश करने वाला है, और अपने शरीर को सूखे पेड़ की तरह खोखला बनने की बात करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is a reflection of the guilt and consciousness of sinning in the aftermath of war and its consequences on existence.

Meaning

It underscores the theme of accountability, where the individual recognizes their own destructive potential and its fatalistic implications.

Application

This verse can inspire personal introspection regarding one’s own actions and their broader effects on society and the environment.