Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – सथाने मतङ्गॊ बराह्मण्यं नालभद भरतर्षभ

Shloka (श्लोक)

सथाने मतङ्गॊ बराह्मण्यं नालभद भरतर्षभ
चण्डाल यॊनौ जातॊ हि कथं बराह्मण्यम आप्नुयात

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse poses a rhetorical question regarding the impossibility of attaining Brahmin status by a Chandala.

Translations

English Translation

This rhetorical inquiry challenges the notions of caste and achievement, questioning how a person from a Chandala background could ever acquire Brahmin status in society.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह रेटोरिकल प्रश्न जाति और उपलब्धि के विचारों को चुनौती देता है, यह पूछता है कि एक चांडाल पृष्ठभूमि का व्यक्ति समाज में ब्राह्मण का दर्जा कैसे प्राप्त कर सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is also part of the ongoing discussions within the Anushasana Parva regarding social hierarchy.

Meaning

It reflects on the rigid structures of societal norms regarding caste and merit.

Application

This inspires us to question existing societal frameworks, urging us towards fairness and understanding across all backgrounds.