Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – कौतूहलसमाविष्टः परविवेश गृहं दविजः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कौतूहलसमाविष्टः परविवेश गृहं दविजः
तत्रापश्यज जरा युक्ताम अरजॊ ऽमबरधारिणीम
वृद्धां पर्यङ्कम आसीनां सर्वाभरणभूषिताम

⚡ Quick Meaning

A curious individual entered the house and saw an old woman adorned with all ornaments seated on a couch.

Translations

English Translation

In a moment of curiosity, a learned person entered a house and encountered an elderly woman, elegantly dressed and adorned with jewels, who sat on a couch. This scene encapsulates the fusion of curiosity and the wisdom of age.

हिंदी अनुवाद

किसी जिज्ञासु व्यक्ति ने एक घर में प्रवेश किया और एक वृद्धा को देखा, जो सभी आभूषणों से सजी हुई एक पलंग पर बैठी थी। यह दृश्य जिज्ञासा और उम्र की बुद्धिमता के सम्मिलन को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is from the Anushasana Parva, where the protagonist encounters wisdom personified through the figure of an elderly woman.

Meaning

The imagery of the old woman suggests that wisdom and experience carry intrinsic value, often enhanced by external adornments of life.

Application

In daily life, one should acknowledge and respect the wisdom of the elderly, appreciating both their experiences and their enduring grace.