Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – सर्वस्य हि सवका परज्ञा साधुवादे परतिष्ठिता

Shloka (श्लोक)

सर्वस्य हि सवका परज्ञा साधुवादे परतिष्ठिता
परबुद्धिं च निन्दन्ति सवां परशांसन्ति चासकृत

⚡ Quick Meaning

All possess their own unique wisdom based on righteousness, often criticizing the wisdom of others while praising their own.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka underscores the tendency of individuals to assert their own wisdom rooted in virtue while regularly criticizing the intelligence of others. This reflects human nature’s inclination towards self-affirmation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन व्यक्तियों की प्रवृत्ति को दर्शाता है जो अपनी बुद्धि को धर्म पर आधारित मानते हैं और दूसरों की बुद्धिमत्ता की आलोचना करते हैं। यह मानव स्वभाव की आत्म-सम्मान की प्रवृत्ति को दिखाता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Sauptika Parva, this shloka portrays the complexities of human judgment and the self-referential nature of wisdom.

Meaning

It illustrates the juxtaposition of self-celebration and contrasting views of others’ intellect among individuals.

Application

Promoting humility and understanding in discussions of knowledge can lead to collaborative growth rather than divisive competition.