Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अशुचीन्य अत्र पश्येत बराह्मणान वृत्ति कर्शितान

Shloka (श्लोक)

अशुचीन्य अत्र पश्येत बराह्मणान वृत्ति कर्शितान
तयजेत तद रास्त्रम आसन्नम उपसृष्टम इवामिषम

⚡ Quick Meaning

One must avoid a city where Brahmins succumb to poverty due to impure practices.

Translations

English Translation

A realm where learned Brahmins resort to indigence due to their immoral choices should be rejected, as it signifies a decline in spiritual and ethical standards of the society.

हिंदी अनुवाद

एक ऐसा राज्य जहाँ ब्राह्मण अपने अमर्यादित विकल्पों के कारण दरिद्रता की ओर बढ़ते हैं, उसे त्याग दिया जाना चाहिए, क्योंकि यह समाज के आध्यात्मिक और नैतिक मानकों में गिरावट का संकेत देता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka critiques the consequences of moral decay among the learned and its impact on the society.

Meaning

The message stresses the importance of upholding ethical standards to prevent the degradation of societal values.

Application

Communities should work towards preserving high moral values to ensure their collective well-being and prosperity.