Mahabharata Vana Parva – यस्या मम मुखप्रेक्षा यूयम इन्द्रसमाः सदा

Shloka (श्लोक)

यस्या मम मुखप्रेक्षा यूयम इन्द्रसमाः सदा
सा परेक्षे मुखम अन्यासाम अवराणां वरा सती

⚡ Quick Meaning

The shloka conveys the idea of prioritizing divine qualities over superficial attributes.

Translations

English Translation

That gaze of mine is ever like that of the indras, whereas, the same is directed towards others, deemed inferior.

हिंदी अनुवाद

मेरा वह दृष्टिकोण हमेशा इन्द्र की तरह होता है, जबकि अन्य की ओर, जो नीच माने जाते हैं, वही दृष्टि है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights themes of judgment and societal perception among the characters in the epic.

Meaning

It reflects on how perceptions can differ based on the perceived worthiness, questioning depth versus surface traits.

Application

This reminds us to look beyond mere appearances and recognize the inherent value within individuals.