Mahabharata Shanti Parva – किं बराह्मणानां देवत्वं किं च साधुत्वम उच्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

[साध्याह]किं बराह्मणानां देवत्वं किं च साधुत्वम उच्यते
असाधुत्वं च किं तेषां किम एषां मानुषं मतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the essence of Brahmins’ divinity and virtue, discussing the nature of goodness and human perception.

Translations

English Translation

The verse reflects on the identity and virtues attributed to Brahmins, questioning what defines their divine qualities and the human interpretation of their goodness or lack thereof.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक ब्राह्मणों की दिव्यता और सद्गुणों की पहचान पर प्रश्न उठाता है, यह पूछते हुए कि उनके दिव्य गुणों और उनकी अच्छाई या कमी की मानवीय व्याख्या क्या है।

Commentary

Context

In the Shanti Parva, this verse emphasizes the philosophical queries surrounding the roles and reputations of Brahmins in society.

Meaning

It seeks to unravel deeper meanings behind attributes associated with Brahmins, invoking thoughts about righteousness and human judgment.

Application

This shloka encourages introspection on the qualities we value in others, questioning societal norms regarding virtue and divinity.