Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 7652
Shloka (श्लोक)
न हि केवलम अस्माकं यावन्तॊ ऽनये च पार्थिवाः
तथैव तेषाम आसीच च बुद्धिर बुद्धिमतां वर
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka highlights the mindset of warriors about the quality of intelligence not being exclusive to their ranks alone.
📖 Translations
English Translation
The essence captured in this verse is the acknowledgement that wisdom is not confined to one’s own ranks. Even among the opposition, intelligent and strategic warriors exist, and this universality of intelligence in the battlefield demands respect and careful consideration.
हिंदी अनुवाद
इस श्लोक में चित्रित सार यह है कि बुद्धिमत्ता केवल अपने वर्ग में सीमित नहीं होती है। विरोधियों के बीच भी बुद्धिमान और रणनीतिक योद्धा होते हैं, और युद्धभूमि में बुद्धिमत्ता का यह सार्वभौमिकता सम्मान और सावधानी पूर्वक विचार की मांग करती है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This verse appears during a comparison of warriors, emphasizing that intelligence can often dictate outcomes in warfare.
🧘 Meaning
The shloka teaches that true valor and strategy come from recognizing the intelligence present in all, not just one’s immediate circle.
🌟 Application
In the modern context, this suggests the need to respect and learn from adversaries and to acknowledge that wisdom can come from unexpected sources.
