Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – शूद्रायां बराह्मणाज जातॊ यद्य अदेय धनः समृतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

य
शूद्रायां बराह्मणाज जातॊ यद्य अदेय धनः समृतः
केन परतिविशेषेण दशमॊ ऽपय अस्य दीयतेण

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the rightful distribution of wealth among different social classes.

Translations

English Translation

A person born as a Shudra may not receive wealth that is owed to a Brahman by virtue of their birth. This raises the question of who can rightfully claim the tenth portion of wealth given their status.

हिंदी अनुवाद

एक शूद्र का समुदाया धन जो ब्राह्मण के जन्म के कारण है, उसे नहीं मिलना चाहिए। यह सवाल उठता है कि कौन अपने स्थान के अनुसार धन का दशमांश हिस्सा सही तरीके से प्राप्त कर सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata, which deals with righteous behavior and duties.

Meaning

The shloka emphasizes the importance of understanding social hierarchies in matters of wealth distribution.

Application

In modern contexts, it invites discussions on social justice and economic equality.