Mahabharata Virata Parva – यच चानृत इति खयायेद यच च गच्छेत पराभवम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यच चानृत इति खयायेद यच च गच्छेत पराभवम
वृणुयुर मरणं पार्था नानृतत्वं कथं चन

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the importance of truthfulness and the consequences of untruth.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights that even in dire situations, choosing truth leads to glory, while deceit can lead to downfall, stressing the virtue of honesty.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि कठिन समय में भी सत्य का चयन करना महिमा में ले जाता है, जबकि झूठ का चयन पतन की ओर ले जाता है, सत्य की सच्चाई को महत्व देता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Virata Parva, this verse points out the inevitable downfall that accompanies deceit during turbulent times.

Meaning

This shloka reinforces that true strength lies in maintaining integrity, even when faced with life-and-death decisions.

Application

The message here urges us to uphold honesty, as moral choices shape our destinies, especially during critical moments.