Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 8816
Shloka (श्लोक)
तुल्याभिजनवीर्यश च कथं भरातुः शरियं नृप
पुत्र कामयसे मॊहान मैवं भूः शाम्य साध्व इह
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka questions the legitimacy of seeking status through lineage and valor.
📖 Translations
English Translation
The speaker challenges the rationale behind desiring prestige if one’s character and valor are not aligned with noble qualities, highlighting that true worth comes from personal merit.
हिंदी अनुवाद
वक्ता यह चुनौती देते हैं कि यदि किसी के चरित्र और वीरता दिव्य गुणों के अनुसार नहीं हैं, तो प्रतिष्ठा की क्यों इच्छा करें, यह दर्शाते हुए कि असली मूल्य व्यक्तिगत गुणों से आता है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This verse echoes the values discussed in the Sabha Parva, focusing on the significance of personal integrity and character.
🧘 Meaning
It emphasizes that real honor is rooted in individual virtue rather than superficial associations with lineage.
🌟 Application
In our lives, this shloka teaches us to seek honor and respect through our actions and values rather than through mere inheritance or status.
