Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – शूद्रयॊनाव अहं जातॊ नातॊ ऽनयद वक्तुम उत्सहे

Shloka (श्लोक)

शूद्रयॊनाव अहं जातॊ नातॊ ऽनयद वक्तुम उत्सहे
कुमारस्य तु या बुद्धिर वेद तां शाश्वतीम अहम

⚡ Quick Meaning

I am born of a Shudra lineage and cannot claim to speak of other matters, but I know the eternal wisdom of a child.

Translations

English Translation

This verse expresses the speaker’s modesty about their origins as a Shudra and their reluctance to venture into discussions beyond their capacity, yet emphasizes their understanding of timeless wisdom akin to that of a child.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक वक्ता की सरलता को दर्शाता है जो शूद्र जाति से होने की बात करता है, और अपनी क्षमता से बाहर चर्चा करने में संकोच करता है, फिर भी एक बच्चे के समान शाश्वत ज्ञान को समझता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of a conversation in the Udyoga Parva, highlighting the speaker’s acknowledgment of their social status while asserting their knowledge.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka emphasizes the value of humility and wisdom over social standing, encouraging understanding of fundamental truths regardless of one’s background.

Application

In practical terms, this verse reminds us that wisdom can come from unexpected sources and that it is important to value knowledge over societal labels.