Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ततॊ वसति दुष्कर्मा नरके शाश्वतीः समाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततॊ वसति दुष्कर्मा नरके शाश्वतीः समाः
परजानां कल्मषे मग्नॊ ऽकीर्थिं पापं च विन्दति

⚡ Quick Meaning

दुष्कर्म करने वाला राजा नरक में शाश्वत दंड भोगता है।

Translations

English Translation

A king who engages in sinful deeds will reside eternally in hell, suffering the consequences of his actions, and ultimately will be engulfed by disgrace and sin.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो राजा बुरे कर्मों में लिप्त है, वह नरक में शाश्वत रूप से निवास करेगा और अपने कार्यों के परिणाम भोगेगा। वह अपमान और पाप से आच्छादित होगा।

Commentary

Context

This verse serves as a warning against sinful actions and highlights the severe repercussions for those in authority.

Meaning

The shloka drives home the seriousness of accountability for a king’s actions, stressing on eternal consequences.

Application

Responsible leadership requires constant awareness of actions and their moral implications in today’s context.