Mahabharata Vana Parva – बहूनि च नृशंसानि कृतानीन्द्रेण वै पुरा
Shloka (श्लोक)
बहूनि च नृशंसानि कृतानीन्द्रेण वै पुरा
वैधर्म्याण्य उपधाश चैव स वः किं न निवारितः
⚡ Quick Meaning
Acknowledgment of the many cruel deeds committed by Indra in the past and questioning the justice of his actions.
Translations
English Translation
This verse sifts through numerous cruel acts committed by Indra earlier, questioning why he should now escape scrutiny and be unfettered from the past violations of dharma.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक इंद्र द्वारा पहले की गई कई क्रूरता की बात करता है, और यह सवाल करता है कि उन्हें अब न्याय से कैसे बख्शा जा सकता है तथा धर्म के उल्लंघनों से पीछे कैसे हट सकते हैं।
Commentary
Context
This shloka emphasizes the theme of justice and the accountability of celestial beings for their actions.
Meaning
It stresses that even those in power are not beyond the reach of moral scrutiny and must deal with the consequences of their past actions.
Application
The verse encourages leaders to be conscious of their behavior, as past mistakes can haunt them and influence their present and future.
