Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 2558
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Shloka (श्लोक)
पराज्ञस तु जल्पतां पुंसां शरुत्वा वाचः शुभाशुभाः
गुणवद वाक्यम आदत्ते हंसः कषीरम इवाम्भसः
⚡ Quick Meaning
A wise person listens to both good and bad words and adopts the words of virtuous individuals, much like a swan separating milk from water.
📖 Translations
English Translation
This shloka emphasizes the wisdom of discerning between good and bad statements made by people. Like a swan, which can extract milk from water, a wise individual should adopt virtuous words from the conversation over others that may be detrimental or unworthy.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक लोगों द्वारा कही गई अच्छी और बुरी बातों के बीच विवेक के महत्व को बताता है। जैसे एक हंस पानी से दूध अलग कर सकता है, वैसे ही एक बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति को बातचीत में से सद्गुणों को अपनाना चाहिए, जो अन्य बातें हानिकारक या अवांछनीय हो सकती हैं।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This shloka appears in the Adi Parva, underscoring the topic of communication and wisdom. It illustrates the importance of assessing the value of words shared in interactions.
🧘 Meaning
The essence of this shloka is to encourage individuals to be discerning listeners and to embrace words of wisdom, filtering out the arguments devoid of virtue.
🌟 Application
In everyday life, this teaching inspires one to engage in meaningful conversations and to be selective about the influences one accepts from others, promoting personal growth and wisdom.
