Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पापं कृतं न समरतीह मूढॊ; विवर्तमानस्य तद एति कर्तुः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पापं कृतं न समरतीह मूढॊ; विवर्तमानस्य तद एति कर्तुः
पाहुर यथा चन्द्रम उपैति चापि; तथाबुधं पापम उपैति कर्म

⚡ Quick Meaning

The fool does not realize that the sins he commits in the present will eventually return to him, similar to how the moon returns to the earth.

Translations

English Translation

A person engrossed in ignorance does not recognize the repercussions of their deeds, akin to the cyclical nature of the moon and its phases. This shloka illustrates the inevitable return of karma, reminding us that our actions will invariably shape our future experiences.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति मूर्खता में लिप्त है, वह अपने किए गए पाप के परिणामों को नहीं पहचानता, जैसे चंद्रमा अपनी अवस्थाओं में लौटता है। यह श्लोक कर्म की अनिवार्य वापसी को दर्शाता है, हमें याद दिलाते हुए कि हमारे कार्य निश्चित रूप से हमारे भविष्य के अनुभवों को आकार देंगे।

Commentary

Context

This passage draws attention to the folly of ignoring consequences, relating personal actions to universal laws of nature.

Meaning

It highlights how ignorance blinds individuals from understanding the cyclical nature of their actions.

Application

Awareness of our actions and their potential outcomes encourages mindful living, leading to positive transformations in both self and society.