Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यद यद बरूयाद अल्पमतिस तत तद अस्य सहेत सदा

Shloka (श्लोक)

यद यद बरूयाद अल्पमतिस तत तद अस्य सहेत सदा
पराकृतॊ हि परशंसन वा निन्दन वा किं करिष्यति
वने काक इवाबुद्धिर वाशमानॗो निरर्थकम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Words spoken in a limited manner yield only minor results.

Translations

English Translation

This verse emphasizes the futility of actions based solely on superficial praise or criticism, akin to a crow in the forest whose thoughts do not yield meaningful insight. It highlights the importance of genuine understanding and intention in communication.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक साधारण प्रशंसा या आलोचना पर आधारित कार्यों की व्यर्थता को बताता है, जैसे कि जंगल में एक कौआ जो वास्तविक ज्ञान नहीं लाता। यह संचार में वास्तविक समझ और इरादे के महत्व को रेखांकित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, illustrating the significance of thoughtful communication in society.

Meaning

The emphasis is on the pointlessness of speaking thoughtlessly and the importance of clarity in expression.

Application

In daily life, we should aim to communicate meaningfully, avoiding superficial remarks that lack depth.