Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – कर्पास मृदवः के चित तथान्ये मकरस्पृशः
Shloka (श्लोक)
कर्पास मृदवः के चित तथान्ये मकरस्पृशः
विभाष्य घातिनः के चित तथा चक्षुर्हणॊ ऽपरे
⚡ Quick Meaning
Some are soft like cotton, while others are fierce and quick to harm.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka presents various beings, some gentle and soft like cotton, while others possess aggressive traits, capable of inflicting pain or harm rapidly. It illustrates the spectrum of characteristics found in different creatures.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक विभिन्न प्राणियों का वर्णन करता है, जिनमें कुछ मुलायम और फुलों की तरह होते हैं, जबकि अन्य आक्रामक लक्षण रखते हैं, जो तेजी से हानि पहुंचाने में सक्षम हैं। यह विभिन्न जीवों में पाई जाने वाली विशेषताओं की विस्तृती का चित्रण करता है।
Commentary
Context
In Anushasana Parva, this verse emphasizes a contrast between the gentle and the aggressive, depicting the diverse nature of living beings and their traits.
Meaning
The essence of this shloka is a recognition of the duality of nature, where creatures can exhibit both gentleness and ferocity, showing evolution’s diverse attributes.
Application
We can appreciate and balance these traits within ourselves and others, enabling us to adapt to various circumstances with both gentleness and assertiveness.
