Mahabharata Vana Parva – न चेद वेदा वेदविदं शक्तास तरातुं विचक्षण

Shloka (श्लोक)

न चेद वेदा वेदविदं शक्तास तरातुं विचक्षण
अथ कस्मात परलापॊ ऽयं बराह्मणानां सनातनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Knowledge of the Vedas is essential, but without the proper ability to interpret, it remains ineffective.

Translations

English Translation

If the wise person fails to grasp the sacred texts properly, how can they truly be said to possess knowledge? Hence, the words spoken by the learned Brahmins are eternal, always relevant, and significant.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यदि ज्ञानी व्यक्ति धार्मिक ग्रंथों को सही रूप से नहीं समझता है, तो उसे वास्तव में ज्ञानी कैसे कहा जा सकता है? इस प्रकार, विद्वत् ब्रह्मणों के द्वारा कही गई बातें शाश्वत, हमेशा प्रासंगिक और महत्वपूर्ण होती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka discusses the difficulty in understanding the Vedas without proper interpretation and highlights the importance of true knowledge among Brahmins.

Meaning

The essence of this verse emphasizes that mere textual knowledge is insufficient without comprehension and practical wisdom.

Application

One should seek not only to learn scriptures but to deeply understand and apply their teachings in daily life for meaningful existence.