Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अन्धं तम इवेदं सयान न परज्ञायेत किं चन

Shloka (श्लोक)

अन्धं तम इवेदं सयान न परज्ञायेत किं चन
दण्डश चेन न भवेल लॊके विभजन साध्वसाधुनी

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka warns about the dangers of ignorance and lack of justice.

Translations

English Translation

The verse suggests people living in ignorance have no idea of right or wrong; if justice does not exist in the world, even the good and the bad are indistinguishable, illustrating the importance of discernment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो अज्ञान में जीते हैं, वे सही और गलत का भेद नहीं जानते; यदि न्याय की कमी है, तो अच्छाई और बुराई को अलग करना मुश्किल हो जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse describes the consequences of ignorance within society and is situated within moral discussions found in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It reflects on the necessity for justice to discern right from wrong and maintain balance within society.

Application

This serves as a call to promote justice and awareness to prevent societal collapse and ignorance.