Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तवत्तश च मे परियतरः पृथिव्यां नास्ति कश चन

Shloka (श्लोक)

तवत्तश च मे परियतरः पृथिव्यां नास्ति कश चन
तवत्तॊ ऽपि मे परियतरा बराह्मणा भरतर्षभ

⚡ Quick Meaning

There is no one as dear to me as you in this world, not even the Brahmanas, O Bharata.

Translations

English Translation

This verse expresses an intense bond of affection, indicating that among all beings on earth, none is more cherished than the individual addressed. Even esteemed Brahmanas, revered for their wisdom and status, do not surpass this importance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक गहरी स्नेह की भावना प्रकट करता है। यह दर्शाता है कि पृथ्वी पर किसी भी प्राणी के मुकाबले, बल्कि प्रतिष्ठित ब्राह्मणों से भी, इस व्यक्ति का महत्व और प्रियता सबसे अधिक है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set within a context of devotion and prioritization of personal relationships. It conveys the speaker’s deep emotional connection to the addressed individual.

Meaning

The core meaning emphasizes the difficulty of choosing between valued attachments, suggesting that relationships can supersede conventional respect for societal roles.

Application

In daily life, this verse encourages prioritizing close relationships over social hierarchies, highlighting the importance of emotional bonds in our interactions.