Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कुतः सविद बराह्मणॊ जातॊ वर्णाश चापि कुतस तरयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कुतः सविद बराह्मणॊ जातॊ वर्णाश चापि कुतस तरयः
कस्माच च भवति शरेयान एतद वायॊ विचक्ष्व मे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the origin of the Brahmanas and the different social orders.

Translations

English Translation

This verse raises questions about how Brahmanas originated and what factors define the different social classes, asking for clarity on these profound concepts.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक ब्राह्मणों की उत्पत्ति और विभिन्न सामाजिक वर्गों को परिभाषित करने वाले कारकों पर सवाल उठाता है, और इन गहरे सिद्धांतों पर स्पष्टता चाहता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka belongs to the Shanti Parva, addressing the philosophical foundations of society and the nature of its divisions.

Meaning

The verse reflects a critical examination of societal structure, urging an inquiry into identity and origins across different classes.

Application

This teaching invites us to ponder our own social identities and to understand the deeper narratives behind them.