Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – कषेत्रजं के चिद एवाहुः सुतं के चित तु शुक्रजम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[य]कषेत्रजं के चिद एवाहुः सुतं के चित तु शुक्रजम
तुल्याव एतौ सुतौ कस्य तन मे बरूहि पितामह

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the nature of birth and its distinctions.

Translations

English Translation

This verse queries on the nature of children; some are regarded as born of the field while others are acknowledged as those born of the elements, urging to clarify the parentage of such distinct entities.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक जन्म की प्रकृति और उसके भेदों पर प्रश्न करता है; कुछ को खेत से जन्मा माना जाता है जबकि अन्य तत्वों से जन्मे व्यक्ति माने जाते हैं, और ऐसे भिन्न व्यक्तियों की साक्षात्कार को स्पष्ट करने के लिए प्रेरित करता है।

Commentary

Context

Set within the Anushasana Parva framework, this shloka initiates a dialogue on the multifaceted identity of births and the significance of understanding their nuances.

Meaning

The focal point of this verse revolves around the complexities of human identity defined by birth, underpinning a philosophical inquiry into societal norms.

Application

This encourages introspection about our own identities and how we perceive the backgrounds of others, reinforcing a sense of community.