Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – बराह्मणस्य फलं हीदं कषत्रिये ऽभिहितं शृणु

Shloka (श्लोक)

बराह्मणस्य फलं हीदं कषत्रिये ऽभिहितं शृणु
पञ्च वार्षिकम एतत तु कषत्रियस्य फलं समृतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the fruits of actions performed by different societal classes.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka articulates that the merits acquired by a Brahmin is different from that of a Kshatriya and states that for a Kshatriya, the fruits are celebrated for about five years.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि ब्राह्मण द्वारा किए गए कार्यों के फल कश्यात्री के कार्यों के फलों से भिन्न होते हैं, और कश्यात्री के कार्यों के फल लगभग पांच वर्षों तक माने जाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse is linked to the discussion regarding the different duties and their resulting benefits according to varna (class) in Hindu society.

Meaning

The differentiation between societal roles shows how each has distinct responsibilities and rewards that govern their spiritual and material lives.

Application

This encourages individuals to recognize their roles and act accordingly for spiritual and social benefits.