Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अनुसृत्य तु ये धर्मं कवयः समुपस्थिताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अनुसृत्य तु ये धर्मं कवयः समुपस्थिताः
समास विस्तरविदां न तेषां वेत्थ निश्चयम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the elusive nature of true knowledge of Dharma.

Translations

English Translation

The verse suggests that those who claim to know the Dharma must be scrutinized. Genuine understanding of truth and virtue often evades even the wise.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो धर्म को जानने का दावा करते हैं, उन्हें समीक्षात्मक दृष्टि से देखा जाना चाहिए। सत्य और सद्गुण की वास्तविक समझ प्रायः ज्ञानियों से भी दूर रह जाती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is set in a dialogue questioning the true knowledge of duty among sages.

Meaning

It indicates that true wisdom is not just about knowing rules but understanding their deeper implications.

Application

In our pursuits of knowledge, we should remain humble and aware that understanding moral truths requires reflection and insight.