Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अश्वारॊहा गजारॊहा रथिनॊ ऽथ पदातयः

Shloka (श्लोक)
अश्वारॊहा गजारॊहा रथिनॊ ऽथ पदातयः
एते वैश्य समा राजन बराह्मणानां भवन्त्य उत
⚡ Quick Meaning
Various members of society like horsemen and foot soldiers share equal status with Brahmins.
Translations
English Translation
Horse-riders, elephant-riders, charioteers, and foot soldiers are comparable to the Vaishyas, O King. They share an equal status with the Brahmins.
हिंदी अनुवाद
घुड़सवार, हाथी पर सवार, रथ चालक और पैदल योद्धा वैश्य के समान होते हैं, हे राजन। ये सभी ब्राह्मणों के समान दर्जा रखते हैं।
Commentary
Context
This verse discusses the roles in society and their equivalence to Brahmins by showing the importance of warriors and merchants.
Meaning
It suggests that everyone contributes to society’s structure, emphasizing the need for collective respect and recognition.
Application
Understanding this fosters appreciation of diverse roles and promotes unity among different societal classes.
