Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – वैश्यकर्म च यॊ विप्रॊ लॊभमॊहव्यपाश्रयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

वैश्यकर्म च यॊ विप्रॊ लॊभमॊहव्यपाश्रयः
बराह्मण्यं दुर्लभं पराप्य करॊत्य अल्पमतिः सदा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka indicates that a Brahmin who engages in Vaishya work out of greed will find it difficult to attain Brahminhood.

Translations

English Translation

The verse suggests that a Brahmin who, driven by greed and confusion, takes up the occupation of a Vaishya may find it hard to reclaim their Brahminhood. This reflects the risk of losing identity through alignment with lower paths.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि यदि एक ब्राह्मण लोभ और भ्रम के कारण वैश्य का कार्य करता है, तो उसे ब्राह्मणत्व पुनः प्राप्त करना कठिन हो जाएगा। यह विचारों और कार्यों के बीच संबंध को बताता है।

Commentary

Context

Belonging to the Anushasana Parva, this shloka discusses the implications of occupational choices and their impacts on caste identity.

Meaning

It highlights the importance of remaining aligned with one’s true nature and duties, warning against the seduction of materialistic pursuits that deviate from Dharma.

Application

This serves as a caution to remain true to one’s path and values, emphasizing the integral relationship between our choices, actions, and identities.