Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 13994
Shloka (श्लोक)
न तेन सथविरॊ भवति येनास्य पलितं शिरः
बालॊ ऽपि यः परजानाति तं देवाः सथविरं विदुः
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka indicates that true maturity and wisdom are recognized by understanding rather than merely age or physical signs.
📖 Translations
English Translation
The verse denotes that a person who is merely old and has grey hair is not truly wise; still, even a youthful individual who understands can be seen as wise by the gods.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक बताता है कि केवल बूढ़ा होना और सफेद बाल होना सच्ची बुद्धिमत्ता नहीं है; फिर भी, एक युवा जो समझता है, उसे देवी-देवता भी बुद्धिमान मानते हैं।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This teaching highlights the distinction between superficial aging and deeper understanding, found in the context of wisdom within the Vana Parva.
🧘 Meaning
The significance lies in the understanding that wisdom is about knowledge, insight, and awareness rather than age alone.
🌟 Application
This inspires us to cultivate understanding and wisdom, regardless of our age, reflecting that age does not automatically grant intelligence.
