Mahabharata Shanti Parva – बरह्मणॊ मुखतः सृष्टॊ बराह्मणॊ राजसत्तम

Shloka (श्लोक)

बरह्मणॊ मुखतः सृष्टॊ बराह्मणॊ राजसत्तम
बाहुभ्यां कषत्रियः सृष्ट ऊरुभ्यां वैश्य उच्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the creation of the four social classes based on divine revelation.

Translations

English Translation

This verse illustrates how the different social classes emerged: Brahmanas from the mouth, Kshatriyas from arms, and Vaishyas from the thighs, showing a divine and structured creation of society.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि विभिन्न सामाजिक वर्ग कैसे उत्पन्न हुए: ब्राह्मणों का मुंह से, क्षत्रियों का बाहुओं से, और वैश्याओं का थigh से, जो समाज के एक दिव्य और संरचित निर्माण को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of a broader discussion on social order in the Shanti Parva, reflecting the hierarchical nature of society.

Meaning

The shloka emphasizes the divine ordainment of social roles, imparting a sense of purpose and value to each class.

Application

This teaching encourages respect for all social roles, understanding their divine significance within the greater whole.