Shloka (श्लोक)
पापीयान हि स शूद्रेभ्यस तस्करेब्भ्यॊ विशेषतः
शास्त्रातिगॊ मन्दबुद्धिर यॊ धर्मम अतिशङ्कते
⚡ Quick Meaning
One who doubts righteousness is indeed worse than lower beings and thieves.
📖 Translations
English Translation
This shloka emphasizes that a person who questions the law of dharma is in a worse situation than those involved in sinful acts. It marks the importance of unwavering belief in righteousness.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि जो व्यक्ति धर्म के सिद्धांतों पर सवाल उठाता है, वह वास्तव में पापियों और चोरों से भी बुरा है। इसमें धर्म के प्रति दृढ़ विश्वास की आवश्यकता को बताया गया है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
Emerging from the Vana Parva, the verse critiques doubts about dharma while highlighting the negative impact it has on a person’s integrity.
🧘 Meaning
It draws a parallel between moral skepticism and greater moral failure, emphasizing the need for clear principles.
🌟 Application
This serves as a caution against yielding to doubts that may undermine ethical standards and personal integrity.
