Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – एकॊ दविवर्ण एवाथ तथात्रैवॊपलक्षितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

एकॊ दविवर्ण एवाथ तथात्रैवॊपलक्षितः
षड अपध्वंसजास ते हि ततैवापसदाञ शृणु

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks about the characteristics associated with separate varnas.

Translations

English Translation

This verse explains that there is a lone one and a two-colored one, and discusses how six types have been declared to be in accordance with specific characteristics and rules, relevant to their respective duties in society.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि एक व्यक्ति और एक दो-रंग वाला व्यक्ति है, और यह चर्चा करता है कि छह प्रकारों को विशेष लक्षणों और नियमों के अनुसार वर्गीकृत किया गया है, जो उनके समाज के कर्तव्यों से संबंधित हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emerges from discussions in the Anushasana Parva, where the characteristics of different varnas are elaborated in the context of righteousness and dharma.

Meaning

The essence of the shloka lies in understanding the complexities of classification in society, alongside the rules governing behavior and duty across varnas.

Application

This shloka encourages individuals to reflect on their roles within their designated societal duties and the values attributed to different classifications.