Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पृच्छतस ते मया तात शरेय एतद उदाहृतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

पृच्छतस ते मया तात शरेय एतद उदाहृतम
न हि शक्यं परधानेन शरेयः संख्यातुम आत्मनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Father, I have mentioned that which is virtuous, as it cannot be counted without direct experience.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights the complexity of measuring virtue and righteousness. It emphasizes that the true essence of what is beneficial and good cannot merely be quantified; rather, personal experience and engagement with virtue are essential for understanding it fully.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में यह बताया गया है कि गुण और नैतिकता की गणना इस रूप में नहीं की जा सकती। यह अनुभव के माध्यम से ही समझा जा सकता है कि क्या उचित है।

Commentary

Context

This discourse arises within Shanti Parva, where the nuances of virtue are explored with depth.

Meaning

It conveys the idea that abstract qualities like virtue cannot be simply measured but need personal reflection.

Application

Understanding virtue requires introspection and real-life application rather than theoretical assessment.