Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यथा धेनु सहस्रेषु वत्सॊ विन्दति मातरम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथा धेनु सहस्रेषु वत्सॊ विन्दति मातरम
तथा पूर्वकृतं कर्म कर्तारम अनुगच्छति

⚡ Quick Meaning

As a calf finds its mother among countless cows, so too do actions follow their doer.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka beautifully illustrates that one’s actions, like a calf seeking its mother, will ultimately return to the doer. Just as a calf instinctively identifies its mother from a herd, karma follows each individual, bringing back the results of past deeds.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि एक बछड़ा अपनी माँ को अनगिनत गायों में पहचानता है, इसी तरह कर्म अपने कर्ता के पास लौटते हैं। जैसे एक बछड़ा अपनी माँ को झुंड में पहचान लेता है, वैसे ही कर्म भी प्रत्येक व्यक्ति का अनुसरण करते हैं, जो पिछले कार्यों के परिणाम लाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva conveys the certainty of actions returning to their source.

Meaning

The central message emphasizes that every action is tracked and rewarded or punished accordingly.

Application

This shloka encourages individuals to act with integrity and kindness, as their actions will surely impact their own future experiences.