Shloka 12
नरनारायण-नारदसंवादः
Nara-Nārāyaṇa–Nārada Discourse on Vision, Elements, and Entry into Vāsudeva
भूतानामपर: कश्रिद्धिंसायां सततोत्थित: । वज्चनायां च लोकस्य स सुखेष्वेव जीर्यते
bhūtānām aparaḥ kaścid dhiṃsāyāṃ satatotthitaḥ | vañcanāyāṃ ca lokasya sa sukheṣv eva jīryate ||
Wika ni Nārada: May isa pang uri ng tao na laging nakatuon sa pananakit sa mga nilalang at sa panlilinlang sa daigdig. Gayunman, siya’y tumatanda habang patuloy na nagtatamasa ng ligaya—wari’y umuunlad sa kabila ng kalupitan at pandaraya.
नारद उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights a moral paradox: some people commit violence and deceive others yet appear to thrive and reach old age in comfort. It prompts reflection on the difference between outward prosperity and inner/ethical accountability, preparing the ground for deeper discussion of karma, justice, and dharma.
Narada is describing a category of wrongdoers—habitual in harming beings and cheating society—who nevertheless seem to live pleasantly. This observation functions as an example within a broader Shanti Parva discourse on conduct, consequences, and the complexities of moral order.