Mahabharata Vana Parva – विद्वांसॊ मानयन्तीह इति मन्येत मानितः
Shloka (श्लोक)
विद्वांसॊ मानयन्तीह इति मन्येत मानितः
अधर्मविदुषॊ मूढा लॊकशास्त्रविशारदाः
न मान्यं मानयिष्यन्ति इति मन्येद अमानितः
⚡ Quick Meaning
The wise should be respected, while the foolish do not deserve honor.
Translations
English Translation
Respect is reserved for the wise, while the ignorant fail to comprehend true wisdom. Those who lack knowledge of righteousness are unable to comprehend the essence of respect and will not honor those deserving.
हिंदी अनुवाद
गुणों वाले व्यक्ति को सम्मान मिलना चाहिए, जबकि मूर्खों को नहीं समझना चाहिए। जो लोग धर्म और ज्ञान से रहित हैं, वे सच्चे सम्मान को नहीं समझ पाएंगे और सम्मानित नहीं करेंगे।
Commentary
Context
This shloka emphasizes the importance of recognizing true wisdom versus ignorance in social interactions.
Meaning
It points to the idea that honor and respect are not interchangeable and must be accorded based on knowledge and virtue.
Application
In daily life, this encourages us to honor those with wisdom and to seek knowledge ourselves rather than succumbing to ignorance.
