Mahabharata Shanti Parva – असंत्यागात पापकृताम अपापंस; तुल्यॊ दण्डः सपृश्यते मिश्रभावात

Shloka (श्लोक)

असंत्यागात पापकृताम अपापंस; तुल्यॊ दण्डः सपृश्यते मिश्रभावात
शुष्केणार्द्रं दह्यते मिश्रभावान; न मिश्रः सयात पापकृद्भिः कथं चित

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka elaborates on the consequences of actions in relation to their nature.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka discusses how the duality of good and evil actions results in equivalent consequences, stressing that the blend of righteousness and wrongdoing ultimately shapes the outcomes of one’s actions through a broader context.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि अच्छे और बुरे कार्यों का मिश्रण समान परिणाम उत्पन्न करता है, यह बताते हुए कि धर्म और अधर्म का मिश्रण अंततः किसी के कार्यों के परिणामों को व्यापक संदर्भ के माध्यम से आकार देता है।

Commentary

Context

In this context from the Shanti Parva, the complexity of moral combinations underscores the significance of intentionality in actions.

Meaning

This encourages a deeper understanding of how mixed behaviors influence the larger ethical landscape in personal and societal realms.

Application

It urges individuals to be mindful of their actions and the consequent spiritual and ethical implications of their mixed behaviors in society.