Mahabharata Drona Parva – यॊ हि बराह्मण्यम उत्सृज्य कषत्रधर्मरतॊ दविजः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यॊ हि बराह्मण्यम उत्सृज्य कषत्रधर्मरतॊ दविजः
स वध्यः सर्वलॊकस्य यथा तवं पुरुषाधम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka condemns abandoning one’s duty and status, equating it to heinous acts.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker asserts that a person who forsakes their Brahminical duties in pursuit of Kshatriya dharma becomes culpable and is considered the lowest of the low among all beings. It highlights the moral decline that can occur through neglecting one’s responsibilities.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि जो व्यक्ति अपने ब्राह्मण धर्म को छोड़कर क्षत्रिय धर्म के पीछे भागता है, वह सभी प्राणियों में सबसे नीच माना जाता है। यह अपने कर्तव्यों की अनदेखी से होने वाले नैतिक पतन को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Drona Parva, this shloka addresses the dire consequences of abandoning one’s caste duties.

Meaning

It stresses that abandoning one’s inherent duties leads to moral degradation and impacts one’s character and standing in society.

Application

This serves as a cautionary reminder to individuals about the importance of fulfilling one’s responsibilities and adhering to personal dharma.