Mahabharata Vana Parva – तस्याधर्मप्रवृत्तस्य गुणा नश्यन्ति साधवः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तस्याधर्मप्रवृत्तस्य गुणा नश्यन्ति साधवः
एकशीलाश च मित्रत्वं भजन्ते पापकर्मिणः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Adharma destroys virtues, and the righteous avoid associating with sinful individuals.

Translations

English Translation

This verse illustrates how a person engrossed in adharma loses their good qualities. Righteous people steer clear of such individuals, as their actions are influenced by sin, leading to the destruction of friendship and virtue.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि जो व्यक्ति अधर्म में लिप्त होता है, उसकी अच्छाइयाँ नष्ट हो जाती हैं। साधू लोग ऐसे व्यक्तियों से दूर रहते हैं, क्योंकि उनके कार्य पापकर्म से प्रभावित होते हैं, जिससे मित्रता और सद्गुण की हानि होती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the discourse in the Vana Parva, where moral lessons are imparted during the exiled Pandavas’ experiences.

Meaning

The teaching emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with virtuous company to preserve one’s own righteousness and avoid being corrupted by sinful associations.

Application

By aligning with virtuous individuals, one can nurture their own values and resist the temptations posed by negative influences in their environment.