Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – सॊ ऽसमि जातः कुले शरेष्ठे बराह्मणानां सुपूजिते

Shloka (श्लोक)

सॊ ऽसमि जातः कुले शरेष्ठे बराह्मणानां सुपूजिते
मन्दभाग्यतयास्म्य एतं कषत्रधर्मम अनु षठितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

I am born into an esteemed lineage of well-regarded Brahmins, yet due to ill fate, I adhere to Kshatriya duties.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys a sense of identity, where the speaker acknowledges their birth in a noble lineage of Brahmins but laments their current circumstance which forces them to follow Kshatriya duties. It illustrates the conflict between one’s heritage and life’s unpredictable paths.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पहचान की एक भावना व्यक्त करता है, जहाँ वक्ता अपने ब्राह्मण कुल में जन्म लेने को स्वीकारता है लेकिन अपनी वर्तमान परिस्थितियों पर अफसोस करता है, जो उसे क्षत्रिय कर्तव्यों का पालन करने के लिए मजबूर करती है। यह विरासत और जीवन के अप्रत्याशित रास्तों के बीच संघर्ष को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Set within the discourse of the Sauptika Parva, this verse reflects personal struggle and societal expectations amid changing fortunes.

Meaning

The shloka signifies the inner conflict of an individual caught between societal roles and personal destiny, reflecting on the nature of fortune.

Application

This teaches us that regardless of our origins, we must adapt to our circumstances and fulfill our roles with integrity and strength.