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Bhagavad Gita 1.42
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Sanskrit
सङ्करो नरकायैव कुलघ्नानां कुलस्य च।
पतन्ति पितरो ह्येषां लुप्तपिण्डोदकक्रियाः
पतन्ति पितरो ह्येषां लुप्तपिण्डोदकक्रियाः
Transliteration
saṅkaro narakāyaiva kula-ghnānāṁ kulasya cha
patanti pitaro hy eṣhāṁ lupta-piṇḍodaka-kriyāḥ
patanti pitaro hy eṣhāṁ lupta-piṇḍodaka-kriyāḥ
Synonyms
doṣaiḥ: by such faults;
etaiḥ: all these;
kula: ghnānām — of the destroyers of the family;
varṇa: saṅkara — of unwanted children;
kārakaiḥ: which are causes;
utsādyante: are devastated;
jāti: dharmāḥ — community projects;
kula: dharmāḥ — family traditions;
ca: also;
śāśvatāḥ: eternal .;
English Meaning
By the evil deeds of those who destroy the family tradition and thus give rise to unwanted children, all kinds of community projects and family welfare activities are devastated.
Life Theme
Moral Conflict
Life Application
Facing a difficult decision where emotions clash with responsibilities, reminding us to pause and reflect before acting.