Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – केन वृत्तेन राजेन्द्र वर्तमाना नरा युधि

Shloka (श्लोक)

केन वृत्तेन राजेन्द्र वर्तमाना नरा युधि
पराप्नुवन्त्य उत्तमं सवर्गं कथं च नरकं नृप

⚡ Quick Meaning

O King, what actions lead people to heaven and how can they avoid hell?

Translations

English Translation

This shloka questions the nature of actions that guide humans toward heavenly realms, as well as those that could lead them to hell. It emphasizes the need to understand the consequences of one’s deeds in the context of life and morality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पूछता है कि कौन से कार्य मनुष्यों को स्वर्ग की ओर ले जाते हैं, और वे नरक से कैसे बच सकते हैं। यह जीवन और नैतिकता के संदर्भ में अपने कार्यों के परिणामों को समझने की आवश्यकता को रेखांकित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This inquiry highlights the importance of moral actions and their implications on one’s destiny and liberation from worldly suffering.

Meaning

The fundamental exploration of virtue and vice encourages ethical living and a deeper investigation into the nature of existence.

Application

By contemplating the impact of actions, individuals can lead more conscientious lives, striving for righteousness and avoiding outcomes that lead to suffering.