Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – जञानपूर्वं कृतं पापं छादयन्त्य अबहुश्रुताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

जञानपूर्वं कृतं पापं छादयन्त्य अबहुश्रुताः
नैनं मनुष्याः पश्यन्ति पश्यन्ति तरिदिवौकसः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Knowledge of the past actions can hide sins that are not perceived by mortals but are known to the celestial beings.

Translations

English Translation

Actions, especially sinful ones, might be concealed by knowledge of past deeds, unseen by humans but acknowledged by divine beings. The essence of past karma impacts our current life and existence, close to the perception of higher realms.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कर्म, विशेषकर पाप, भूतपूर्व कर्म के ज्ञान द्वारा छिपा हो सकता है, जिसे मनुष्य देख नहीं पाते, लेकिन दिव्य प्राणियों द्वारा स्वीकारा जाता है। भूतकाल का कर्म हमारे वर्तमान जीवन और अस्तित्व को प्रभावित करता है, जो उच्च लोकों के अनुभव के करीब है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the influence of knowledge and actions across time, reflecting the unseen nature of karmic consequences.

Meaning

It highlights the disconnect between human perception and divine wisdom, urging a deeper understanding of our actions.

Application

We should strive for self-awareness and righteousness, recognizing the long-term impacts of our actions beyond immediate perception.