Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कृत्वा पापं पूर्वम अबुद्धिपूर्वं; पुण्यानि यः कुरुते बुद्धिपूर्वम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[ब]कृत्वा पापं पूर्वम अबुद्धिपूर्वं; पुण्यानि यः कुरुते बुद्धिपूर्वम
स तत पापं नुदते पुण्यशीलॊ; वासॊ यथा मलिनं कषार युक्त्या

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka explains how righteous actions can remove the stains of past sins.

Translations

English Translation

The verse highlights that one who acts consciously and performs virtuous deeds can wash away previous sins, much like how dirt gets cleansed when soap is used carefully.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक स्पष्ट करता है कि जो व्यक्ति सचेत तरीके से कार्य करता है और पुण्य कार्य करता है, वह पूर्व के पापों को धो सकता है, जैसे कि साबुन के प्रयोग से गंदगी समाप्त होती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka provides insights into the cleansing power of virtuous acts within the context of one’s life choices.

Meaning

The metaphor suggests that, like using soap on dirt, virtuous actions can obliterate the lingering effects of improper deeds.

Application

This serves as a reminder to continually engage in virtuous activities to purify oneself from past errors.