Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – यथा च शूद्रॊ ब्राह्मण्यां जन्तुं बाह्यं परसूयते

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथा च शूद्रॊ ब्राह्मण्यां जन्तुं बाह्यं परसूयते
एवं बाह्यतराद बाह्यश चातुर्वर्ण्यात परसूयते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the interactions between different varnas and their external influences.

Translations

English Translation

The verse explains how a Shudra in the presence of a Brahmin might contribute to external perceptions, and similarly, beings from exterior standings affect themselves in the context of the four varnas.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि कैसे एक शूद्र ब्राह्मण की उपस्थिति में बाहरी धारणाओं में योगदान कर सकता है, और इसी तरह बाह्य स्तर से संबंधित जीव चारों वर्णों के संदर्भ में एक-दूसरे को प्रभावित करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

Part of Anushasana Parva, this verse emphasizes the dynamics between social classes and their reciprocal influences.

Meaning

The shloka illustrates that one’s actions and character can significantly affect the perception by others within the social hierarchy.

Application

Recognizing this helps individuals act consciously, knowing that their behaviors influence society’s views on them and their community.