Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – वर्णापेतम अविज्ञातं नरं कलुष यॊनिजम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[य]वर्णापेतम अविज्ञातं नरं कलुष यॊनिजम
आर्य रूपम इवानार्यं कथं विद्यामहे नृप

⚡ Quick Meaning

How can one understand a person who is ignorant and born from a polluted lineage, yet appears noble in form?

Translations

English Translation

This shloka questions the ability to comprehend a person who, despite having a noble appearance, is ignorant due to his lowly origins. It reflects the complexity of judging character based solely on external attributes.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह प्रश्न उठाता है कि एक व्यक्ति को समझना कैसे संभव है, जो न केवल निम्न जन्म से उत्पन्न हुआ है, बल्कि दिखावे में भी सभ्य नजर आता है? यह केवल बाहरी गुणों के आधार पर चरित्र का मूल्यांकन करने की जटिलता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in Anushasana Parva, this verse critiques societal tendencies to judge based on superficial qualities rather than true nature.

Meaning

The message revolves around the conflict between appearance and reality in evaluating human character and morality.

Application

To apply this wisdom, one should look beyond appearances and seek deeper understanding of individuals’ true nature before making judgments.