Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अपि तु तवा मृदुं दान्तम अत्य आर्यम अति धार्मिकम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अपि तु तवा मृदुं दान्तम अत्य आर्यम अति धार्मिकम
कलीबं धर्मघृणायुक्तं न लॊकॊ बहु मन्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Despite being mild, composed, exceedingly noble, and highly virtuous, the world does not value you much.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights that a person who is gentle, self-controlled, highly honorable, and deeply virtuous may often go unrecognized and undervalued by society at large, despite their admirable qualities.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो व्यक्ति मृदु, संयमित, अत्यधिक सम्मानित और धर्म में समर्पित होता है, उसे समाज द्वारा सामान्यतः कम महत्व दिया जाता है, इसके बावजूद कि उनकी कितनी प्रशंसा की जानी चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

The verse observes the tendency of society to overlook genuine virtues, stressing the often unrecognized character of truly noble individuals.

Meaning

The nature of humility and virtue is examined, pointing out that worth is not always acknowledged in the materialistic world.

Application

Emphasizing ethical standards in life enriches society, where true nobility should be honored beyond mere recognition.