Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – परतिश्रुत्य तु दातव्यं शवः कार्यस तु बलात्कृतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

परतिश्रुत्य तु दातव्यं शवः कार्यस तु बलात्कृतः
यः कश चिद धर्मसमयात परच्युतॊ ऽधर्मम आस्थितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka addresses the complexities of obligations in the context of promises and morality.

Translations

English Translation

This verse suggests that relinquishing what was promised can be permissible when faced with forceful circumstances, highlighting the tension between duty and context.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कहता है कि जब बलात्कृत स्थिति का सामना करना पड़ता है, तो जो वादा किया गया उसे त्यागना उचित हो सकता है, जिससे कर्तव्य और संदर्भ के बीच तनाव को उजागर किया जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse offers insights into the complexities of adhering to promises when confronted with unjust forces.

Meaning

It emphasizes that moral decisions often rest in the interpretation of the situation, where context greatly influences the understanding of dharma.

Application

This teaching warns against blind adherence to commitments and reflects the need to evaluate circumstances when making moral decisions.