Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – न शौद्रं कर्म कर्तव्यं बराह्मणेन विपश्चिता

Shloka (श्लोक)

न शौद्रं कर्म कर्तव्यं बराह्मणेन विपश्चिता
शौद्रं हि कुर्वतः कर्म धर्मः समुपरुध्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks about the duties of a Brahmana in contrast to those of Shudras.

Translations

English Translation

The text clarifies that a Brahmana, being wise, should not engage in the duties prescribed for Shudras, as it leads to a contradiction in duty and dharma — the essence of righteousness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि एक ब्राह्मण को, जो बुद्धिमान है, शूद्रों के लिए निर्धारित कार्यों में संलग्न नहीं होना चाहिए, क्योंकि यह कर्तव्य और धर्म में विरोधाभास लाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from Anushasana Parva lays out the distinction between different varnas and their respective duties.

Meaning

It suggests that adhering to one’s prescribed duties is essential in maintaining social and cosmic order.

Application

Understanding one’s role in society is vital to performing duties appropriately and harmoniously within the framework of dharma.