Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पृथक्त्वाद आश्रमाणां च वर्णान्यत्वे तथैव च

Shloka (श्लोक)

पृथक्त्वाद आश्रमाणां च वर्णान्यत्वे तथैव च
परस्परपृथक्त्वाच च कथं ते वर्णसंकरः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the existence of social discrepancies among different groups living in isolation from each other.

Translations

English Translation

If distinct statuses exist in society and the groups remain separate, how can there be a mixing of their qualities or identities?

हिंदी अनुवाद

यदि समाज में अलग-अलग स्थिति रहती है और समूह एक-दूसरे से अलग रहते हैं, तो उनकी गुणों या पहचान का मिश्रण कैसे हो सकता है?

Commentary

Context

This verse reflects on social division and the inherent nature of identity among various groups.

Meaning

It challenges the conflation of identities and asserts that clear distinctions lead to preservation of original attributes.

Application

This shloka encourages clarity in understanding social identities and cautions against unnecessary mixing that may compromise original traits.