Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – बराह्मण्यां लक्ष्यते सूत इत्य एते ऽपसदाः समृताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

बराह्मण्यां लक्ष्यते सूत इत्य एते ऽपसदाः समृताः
पुत्र रेतॊ न शक्यं हि मिथ्या कर्तुं नराधिप

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse addresses the roles associated with specific types of birth and their implications.

Translations

English Translation

This verse portrays that in the Brahmin context, those from the Soot caste are recognized, and it discourses the reality of birth and the impossibility of claiming false lineage in society, emphasizing truth in one’s origin.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि ब्राह्मण संदर्भ में, सूत जाति के लोग पहचाने जाते हैं, और यह जन्म की वास्तविकता और समाज में झूठी उत्पत्ति के दावे की असंभवता की चर्चा करता है, जो किसी की उत्पत्ति में सत्य को महत्व देता है।

Commentary

Context

The shloka belongs to a discourse on social classifications presented in Anushasana Parva, emphasizing the authenticity around lineage and societal roles.

Meaning

This passage highlights the importance of recognizing one’s true origins, reflecting on the complexities of societal identity tied to birth.

Application

This encourages people to uphold truthfulness about origins and cultivate respect towards others’ backgrounds and contributions.