Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – अधीत्य चतुरॊ वेदान दविजॊ मॊहसमन्वितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अधीत्य चतुरॊ वेदान दविजॊ मॊहसमन्वितः
पतितात परतिगृह्याथ खरयॊनौ परजायते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the birth of beings related to the study of the Vedas and their association with ignorance.

Translations

English Translation

The verse asserts that a learned Brahmin, despite having studied the four Vedas, may still be subject to ignorance and rebirth in lower forms if not guided by wisdom.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि एक ज्ञानी ब्राह्मण, चार वेदों का अध्ययन करने के बावजूद, यदि ज्ञान से वंचित हो, तो वह निम्न रूपों में पुनर्जन्म ले सकता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Anushasana Parva, this shloka emphasizes the necessity of true understanding and enlightenment beyond scholarly knowledge alone.

Meaning

The essence is that knowledge must be complemented with awareness to avoid entrapment in the cycle of existence.

Application

This shloka inspires learners to pursue wisdom actively, ensuring their education leads to genuine understanding rather than mere rote learning.