Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – शरेयान सवधर्मॊ विगुणः परधर्मात सवनुष्ठितात

Shloka (श्लोक)

शरेयान सवधर्मॊ विगुणः परधर्मात सवनुष्ठितात
सवभावनियतं कर्म कुर्वन नाप्नॊति किल्बिषम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Performing one’s own duty, though imperfectly, is better than performing another’s duty perfectly, as it does not incur sin.

Translations

English Translation

This verse emphasizes the importance of sticking to one’s own dharma, or duty, even if one fails at it, rather than expertly performing someone else’s. Fulfilling personal responsibilities leads to spiritual purity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि अपने धर्म को निभाना, भले ही वह पूर्णता से न हो, दूसरे के धर्म को सही रूप से निभाने से बेहतर है, क्योंकि इसमें पाप नहीं लगता। व्यक्तिगत जिम्मेदारियों को निभाने से आध्यात्मिक शुद्धता मिलती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka illustrates the core philosophy of Dharma and reinforces the preference of personal duty over external roles.

Meaning

The meaning is clear: true integrity lies in adhering to personal duties, even with flaws, rather than abandoning them for the allure of perfection elsewhere.

Application

This serves as encouragement to embrace our inherent responsibilities, accepting our imperfections as part of the learning process.