Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तस्य बुद्धिः समुत्पन्ना दवितीयः सयात कथं सुतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तस्य बुद्धिः समुत्पन्ना दवितीयः सयात कथं सुतः
एकपुत्रम अपुत्रं वै परवदन्ति मनीषिणः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects the intellectual wisdom of the speaker regarding the value of progeny and family.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker contemplates the nature of wisdom and progeny, suggesting that even a single child can be seen differently through the lens of wisdom and societal perceptions, emphasizing the relativity in defining completeness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

भाषा बुद्धि और संतानों की प्रकृति पर विचार करता है, यह सुझाव देता है कि एकमात्र पुत्र को बुद्धि और सामाजिक धारणाओं के परिप्रेक्ष्य में अनूठा माना जा सकता है, जो पूर्णता को परिभाषित करने में सापेक्षता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

The shloka discusses the complexities of understanding lineage and wisdom, underscoring contrasting viewpoints on family.

Meaning

It illustrates how perceptions of worth can vary dramatically based on one’s intellectual understanding or societal norms.

Application

This encourages contemplation about how we view relationships and the definitions of success and completeness in our lives.