Anushasana ParvaMahabharata

Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – बराह्मण्यां बराह्मणाज जातॊ बराह्मणः सयान न संशयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

बराह्मण्यां बराह्मणाज जातॊ बराह्मणः सयान न संशयः
कषत्रियायां तथैव सयाद वैश्यायाम अपि चैव हि

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka affirms that a Brahman remains a Brahman, regardless of the social context.

Translations

English Translation

A Brahman born to Brahman parents is undeniably a Brahman; the same holds for a Kshatriya and a Vaishya. There is no doubt regarding their social identity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

एक ब्राह्मण जो ब्राह्मण माता-पिता से जन्मा है, वह निस्संदेह ब्राह्मण है; यही बात क्षत्रिय और वैश्य के लिए भी सही है। उनके सामाजिक पहचान के बारे में कोई संदेह नहीं है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of a discourse on social roles and duties in the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

It underscores the unchanging nature of one’s caste identity based on birth.

Application

This can lead to reflections on the validity of caste systems in contemporary society.

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