Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – स तं विपक्ष रॊमाणं कृत्वाग्नाव अपचत तदा

Shloka (श्लोक)

स तं विपक्ष रॊमाणं कृत्वाग्नाव अपचत तदा
तं गृहीत्वा सुवर्णं च ययौ दरुततरं दविजः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The wicked one boiled the body of his adversary to conceal his sin and swiftly took the gold.

Translations

English Translation

To hide the evidence of his foul deed, he incinerated his opponent’s remains, taking with him the gold while fleeing quickly. This act represents the desperate measures taken by the guilty to escape accountability.

हिंदी अनुवाद

अपनी घिनौनी कृति के प्रमाण को छिपाने के लिए उसने अपने प्रतिद्वंद्वी के शरीर को जला दिया, जबकि वह तेजी से सोने के साथ भाग रहा था। यह कृत्य अपराधी के जवाबदेही से बचने के लिए किए गए desperate उपायों का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the extremes to which individuals may go to cover their misdeeds, illustrating a profound moral degradation.

Meaning

It emphasizes the futility of trying to erase wrongdoing, as all actions eventually bear consequences.

Application

This serves as a caution against unethical behavior, urging one to confront rather than conceal their wrongs.