Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – अगम्या गमनाच चैव वर्तते वर्णसंकरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अगम्या गमनाच चैव वर्तते वर्णसंकरः
वरात्यानाम अत्र जायन्ते सैरन्ध्रा मागधेषु च
परसाधनॊपचारज्ञम अदासं दासजीवनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the complexities arising from mixing different castes and social roles.

Translations

English Translation

The verse explains that the complications arising from the intermingling of castes lead to a defined social chaos, wherein entities influenced by this chaos create various roles, such as servants and entertainers among the populace.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जातियों के मिश्रण से उत्पन्न जटिलताएँ एक विशिष्ट सामाजिक अराजकता का निर्माण करती हैं, जिसमें इससे प्रभावित व्यक्ति विभिन्न भूमिकाएँ, जैसे कि सेवक और मनोरंजनकर्ता, बनाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This part of the Anushasana Parva serves to analyze the social turbulence created by transgressions of traditional caste boundaries.

Meaning

It signifies the disruption of societal harmony due to inter-caste relationships, making it critical to understand the historical and cultural implications.

Application

The shloka encourages respect for diversity and awareness of the consequences of social mixing, which may affect traditional roles.