Mahabharata Shanti Parva – एतद इच्छाम्य अहं जञातुं तत्त्वेन भरतर्षभ

Shloka (श्लोक)

एतद इच्छाम्य अहं जञातुं तत्त्वेन भरतर्षभ
कॊ दण्डः कीदृशॊ दण्डः किं रूपः किं परायणः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses the desire to understand the essence and nature of punishment deeply.

Translations

English Translation

This verse captures the speaker’s wish to discern the truth and nature of punishment, questioning what kind of punishment exists and its ultimate significance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक वक्ता की दंड की प्रकृति को गहराई से समझने की इच्छा को व्यक्त करता है, यह पूछते हुए कि किस तरह का दंड मौजूद है और इसका अंतिम महत्व क्या है।

Commentary

Context

The inquiry reflects a sense of curiosity about justice and the moral framework governing actions, further explored in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

By seeking knowledge about punishment, the individual shows a commitment to understanding deeper ethical dimensions.

Application

This shloka invites contemplation about one’s own actions and the broader implications of the justice system in the world.