Mahabharata Vana Parva – उत्सृज्य विनिवर्तन्ते जञातयः सुहृदः सुताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

उत्सृज्य विनिवर्तन्ते जञातयः सुहृदः सुताः
अग्नौ परास्तं तु पुरुषं कर्मान्वेति सवयं कृतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks about the inevitable connection between one’s actions and their consequences.

Translations

English Translation

Relatives, friends, and children abandon the deceased once they are laid on the pyre, yet the actions performed by an individual follow them unheeded into the afterlife, marking their path to the next existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

रिश्तेदार, मित्र और बच्चे एक बार मृतक को चिता पर रख देने के बाद उसे छोड़ देते हैं, लेकिन किसी व्यक्ति द्वारा किए गए कार्य उसके साथ अनदेखा चलते हैं, जो अगले जीवन के लिए उसके मार्ग को निर्धारित करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka presents a deeper understanding of life and the impermanence of relationships upon death, focusing on the significance of one’s own karma.

Meaning

It stresses that while loved ones may leave, the consequences of deeds remain and are crucial in determining one’s fate after death.

Application

This encourages individuals to focus on their actions and develop a personal sense of responsibility and reflection on their life choices.