Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – स गुरुं पार्थ कस्मात तवं हन्या धर्मम अनुस्मरन

Shloka (श्लोक)

स गुरुं पार्थ कस्मात तवं हन्या धर्मम अनुस्मरन
असंप्रधार्य धर्माणां गतिं सूक्ष्मां दुरन्वयाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the justification of harming a teacher while forgetting the tenets of dharma.

Translations

English Translation

The verse questions Arjuna about the morality of killing his teacher, especially when he is reminded of the profound intricacies of dharma. It targets the inconsistency in one’s actions against the ideals they profess to uphold.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक अर्जुन से उसके गुरु को मारने की नैतिकता पर प्रश्न उठाता है। यह धर्म के गहरे सिद्धांतों की याद दिलाते हुए उसकी कार्यों में असंगति को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This invokes the theme of duty versus moral obligations within the larger narrative of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

It reflects the tension between personal relationships and responsibilities dictated by the codes of conduct.

Application

This lesson can be adopted to examine our own ethical dilemmas when obligations conflict with personal relationships.