Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – एतद आत्मनि कौरव्य दुष्कृतं विपुलस तदा

Shloka (श्लोक)

एतद आत्मनि कौरव्य दुष्कृतं विपुलस तदा
अमन्यत महाभाग तथा तच च न संशयः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the subjective understanding of one’s actions and their implications.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights that the Kauravas believed their actions, however wrongful, were justified and no doubt existed in their minds about that.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि कौरवों ने अपने कृत्यों को, चाहे वे कितने ही गलत क्यों न हों, सही मान लिया था और उनके मन में इस पर कोई संदेह नहीं था।

Commentary

Context

This text emerges in a discourse on moral dilemmas and the importance of self-reflection in actions taken.

Meaning

It conveys the idea that people can be blind to the consequences of their actions when wrapped in their own perspectives.

Application

We should critically evaluate our own actions to avoid rationalizing wrongdoings based on personal beliefs.