Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – अर्धं पापस्य हरति पुरुषस्येह कर्मणः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अर्धं पापस्य हरति पुरुषस्येह कर्मणः
कूपः परवृत्त पानीयः सुप्रवृत्तश च नित्यशः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Water purifies and mitigates the sins of a man who acts in accordance with righteousness.

Translations

English Translation

This verse emphasizes the purifying power of water, which can alleviate the half of a person’s sins when they engage in virtuous actions. Water that is properly sourced and always available is deemed sacred and beneficial.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक जल की शुद्धिकारी शक्ति को दर्शाता है। जब व्यक्ति पुण्य कार्य करता है, तो जल उसके पाप का आधा नाश कर सकता है। अच्छे स्रोत से प्राप्त और हमेशा उपलब्ध जल को पवित्र और लाभकारी माना जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is found in the Anushasana Parva, emphasizing the importance placed on water in Hindu rituals as a sanctifying force.

Meaning

The verse suggests that righteousness in action is closely tied to the purifying quality of water, suggesting a framework for ethical living.

Application

This teaches us to value natural resources and encourages us to live virtuously, knowing that our actions can lead to spiritual purification.