Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – यश च मानुषमात्रॊ ऽयम इति बरूयात सुमन्दधीः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यश च मानुषमात्रॊ ऽयम इति बरूयात सुमन्दधीः
हृषीकेशम अवज्ञानात तम आहुः पुरुषाधमम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka implies that someone who perceives the Supreme Lord Krishna merely as a human is misguided.

Translations

English Translation

The verse states that those with limited understanding who regard Lord Krishna as just an ordinary human are deeply mistaken, blinded by ignorance, and thus fail to see His divine essence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो लोग भगवान कृष्ण को केवल एक साधारण मानव मानते हैं, वे सुमन्दधी अर्थात् सीमित समझ के होते हैं और स्वयं को अज्ञान में रखते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Bhishma Parva, discussing the misconception about the divine nature of Krishna among common people.

Meaning

It emphasizes the need for insight to recognize divinity that transcends ordinary appearances.

Application

Encourages individuals to seek deeper understanding and not to judge based on surface-level observations, fostering respect for all beings.