Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – मा ह सम कस्य चिद गेहे जनी राज्ञः खरी मृदुः

Shloka (श्लोक)

मा ह सम कस्य चिद गेहे जनी राज्ञः खरी मृदुः
कृत्वा मानुष्यकं कर्म सृत्वाजिं यावद उत्तमम
धर्मस्यानृण्यम आप्नॊति न चात्मानं विगर्हते

⚡ Quick Meaning

One should not doubt the importance of fulfilling one’s duties.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that one must engage in righteous actions and maintain moral integrity, even in challenging situations. It asserts that those who perform their duties earnestly avoid attachment to results and do not blame themselves for outcomes.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि किसी भी परिस्थिति में अपने कर्तव्यों का पालन करना जरूरी है। यह बताता है कि जो व्यक्ति अपने कर्मों में समर्पित होते हैं, वे परिणामों के प्रति आसक्ति नहीं रखते और स्वयं को पराजित नहीं मानते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Udyoga Parva, which discusses the preparations for war and the importance of duty and righteousness in the face of challenges.

Meaning

It conveys that individuals should focus on performing their prescribed duties diligently, rather than getting emotionally disturbed by the outcomes.

Application

In today’s fast-paced world, this teaching encourages individuals to prioritize hard work and perseverance over unproductive worry about the results.