Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कर्तव्यम इति कर्तव्यं वेत्ति यॊ बराह्मणॊभयम

Shloka (श्लोक)

कर्तव्यम इति कर्तव्यं वेत्ति यॊ बराह्मणॊभयम
बरह्मैव वर्तते लॊके नैति कर्तव्यतां पुनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

A true Brahmin understands their duties and lives in harmony with Brahman without getting entangled in worldly obligations.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that a Brahmin who knows their duties lives by the principles of Brahman in this world and does not cling too tightly to responsibilities, indicating a higher state of spiritual awareness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि जो ब्राह्मण अपने कर्तव्यों को जानता है, वह इस संसार में ब्रह्म के सिद्धांतों के अनुसार चलता है और जिम्मेदारियों से ज्यादा नहीं जुड़ता, जो एक उच्च आध्यात्मिक जागरूकता का संकेत है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, focusing on the importance of duty and the essence of spiritual realization among Brahmins.

Meaning

It implies that true living is beyond mere duty; it is a profound understanding of one’s relationship with the divine and one’s responsibilities within that framework.

Application

One can apply this teaching by seeking a balance in their responsibilities while remaining rooted in a broader spiritual context, avoiding attachment to worldly dilemmas.