Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अविज्ञायैव मे परज्ञां बालस्येव सुपण्डितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अविज्ञायैव मे परज्ञां बालस्येव सुपण्डितः
बरह्मन पितेव पुत्रेभ्यः परति मां वाञ्छ शौनकः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Even a learned person can be foolish if they don’t understand their own wisdom, just like a child.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reflects on how even the most knowledgeable person can become ignorant, akin to a child acting in naivety. It draws a comparison between the learned and the innocent, emphasizing self-awareness in the pursuit of knowledge.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर प्रकाश डालता है कि कैसे सबसे ज्ञानी व्यक्ति भी अज्ञानी हो सकता है, जैसे एक बच्चा अपनी मासूमियत में। यह विद्वान और निर्दोष के बीच तुलना करता है, ज्ञान की खोज में आत्म-जागरूकता को महत्व देता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this verse highlights the need for self-recognition in one’s pursuit of wisdom and understanding.

Meaning

The central theme is that knowledge must be accompanied by self-awareness; otherwise, it can lead to delusion.

Application

This teaches us to reflect on our knowledge and ensure we’re grounded in reality, preventing us from becoming overly arrogant in our insights.