Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – इतस तवम अधमाम अन्यां मा यॊनिं पराप्स्यसे दविज

Shloka (श्लोक)

इतस तवम अधमाम अन्यां मा यॊनिं पराप्स्यसे दविज
गृह्यतां दरविणं विप्र पूतात्मा भव सत्तम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka advises a wise individual to avoid lower births and instead strive for purity and nobility.

Translations

English Translation

The verse highlights the importance of avoiding undesirable births, encouraging an individual to remain virtuous and pure-hearted. It emphasizes the necessity of adhering to righteous conduct to ensure a noble existence in future lifetimes.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक निचले जन्मों से बचने और शुद्धता तथा निरंतरता पर जोर देता है। यह उपदेश करता है कि सज्जन व्यक्ति को धर्म का पालन करना चाहिए ताकि भविष्य में अच्छे जन्म की प्राप्ति हो सके।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of the Anushasana Parva, which emphasizes moral teachings and duties towards others in the pursuit of righteousness.

Meaning

The meaning revolves around the guidance to embrace purity and avoid rebirth in lesser forms, focusing on moral integrity.

Application

This shloka can be applied in daily life by striving to live a life of virtue and make choices that reflect nobility and integrity.