Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – यॊनिसंकलुषे जातं नानाचार समाहितम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[भ]यॊनिसंकलुषे जातं नानाचार समाहितम
कर्मभिः सज्जनाचीर्णैर विज्ञेया यॊनिशुद्धता

⚡ Quick Meaning

One’s purity is recognized by discerning actions, regardless of the circumstances surrounding their birth.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka states that a person’s purity can be assessed by their actions, which reveals their moral character, irrespective of their questionable origins. It challenges societal notions of purity based on birth.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि किसी व्यक्ति की पवित्रता का मूल्यांकन उनके कार्यों से किया जा सकता है, जो उनके नैतिक चरित्र को उजागर करता है, चाहे उनकी उत्पत्ति कितनी भी संदेहास्पद हो। यह जन्म के आधार पर पवित्रता की सामाजिक धारणाओं को चुनौती देता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from Anushasana Parva emphasizes the importance of actions over origins in defining a person’s character.

Meaning

The underlying theme underscores the belief that actions define virtue, transcending socio-cultural constraints.

Application

In practice, individuals should focus on actions rather than prejudices tied to someone’s birth, fostering open-mindedness and acceptance.