Translation
Due to the misdeeds of the ruiners of the family, which cause intermingling of castes, the traditional rites and duties of the castes and families are destroyed.
Verse 1.43
From अर्जुनविषादयोग
The Yoga of Arjuna's Dejection
॥ Sanskrit Text ॥
दोषैरेतैः कुलघ्नानां वर्णसङ्करकारकैः।
उत्साद्यन्ते जातिधर्माः कुलधर्माश्च शाश्वताः।।1.43।।
doṣhair etaiḥ kula-ghnānāṁ varṇa-saṅkara-kārakaiḥ utsādyante jāti-dharmāḥ kula-dharmāśh cha śhāśhvatāḥ
हिंदी अनुवाद
।।1.43।। इन वर्णसंकर पैदा करनेवाले दोषोंसे कुलघातियों के सदा से चलते आये कुलधर्म और जातिधर्म नष्ट हो जाते हैं।
Word-by-Word Meaning
doṣhaiḥ—through evil deeds; etaiḥ—these; kula-ghnānām—of those who destroy the family; varṇa-saṅkara—unwanted progeny; kārakaiḥ—causing; utsādyante—are ruined; jāti-dharmāḥ—social and family welfare activities; kula-dharmāḥ—family traditions; cha—and; śhāśhvatāḥ—eternal
Application in Daily Life
Meditation Practice
Contemplate this verse during your morning meditation. Reflect on how its teachings apply to your current life situation and challenges.
Professional Life
Apply the wisdom of Arjuna Vishada Yoga to your work by focusing on your duties without excessive attachment to outcomes.
Relationships
Use these teachings to cultivate patience, understanding, and equanimity in your relationships with family and friends.
Chapter Context
Chapter 1: Arjuna Vishada Yoga (अर्जुनविषादयोग) contains 47 verses and focuses on the yoga of arjuna's dejection.
This verse appears towards the end of the chapter, bringing together the practical applications of this wisdom.
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