Mahabharata Vana Parva – यस्य कृत्यं न जानन्ति मन्त्रं वा मन्त्रितं परे

Shloka (श्लोक)

यस्य कृत्यं न जानन्ति मन्त्रं वा मन्त्रितं परे
कृतम एवास्य जानन्ति स वै पण्डित उच्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

A wise person is recognized by their actions, not by the rituals they don’t understand.

Translations

English Translation

A person whose actions or conduct is not understood by others, whether due to ignorance of rules or methods, yet they still carry out their duties, is regarded as wise by their execution of work.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जिस व्यक्ति की क्रियाएँ या आचरण दूसरों द्वारा नहीं समझे जाते, चाहे वे नियमों या विधियों के ज्ञान के अभाव में हों, फिर भी वे अपने कर्तव्यों को निभाते हैं, उन्हें उनकी कार्यक्षमता के कारण समझदारी के रूप में माना जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the importance of action and understanding beyond mere ritualistic knowledge.

Meaning

True wisdom lies in the ability to act decisively and effectively, even when one’s methods are not fully grasped by others.

Application

This encourages individuals to focus on the impact of their actions rather than seeking external approval.