Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – नातः परं हि नारीणां कार्यं किं चन विद्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

नातः परं हि नारीणां कार्यं किं चन विद्यते
यथा पुरुषसंसर्गः परम एतद धि नः फलम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka elucidates the challenges and limits for women in pursuit of their aims.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka indicates that a woman has no higher goal than what is associated with men, illustrating how various societal factors affect their aspirations and achievements.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि महिलाओं का कोई सर्वोच्च लक्ष्य नहीं है जो पुरुषों के साथ संबंधित नहीं है, यह कैसे विभिन्न सामाजिक कारक उनकी आकांक्षाओं और उपलब्धियों को प्रभावित करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is contextualized in Anushasana Parva, which provides insight into societal roles and constraints.

Meaning

It highlights the societal limitations placed on women and how their pursuits are often determined by their relationships with men.

Application

This calls for recognizing and discussing gender roles, urging society to broaden the horizons for women’s ambitions.