Mahabharata Shanti Parva – नॊक्तपूर्वं मया कषुद्रम अश्लीलं वा कदा चन

Shloka (श्लोक)

नॊक्तपूर्वं मया कषुद्रम अश्लीलं वा कदा चन
ऋता बरह्मसुता सा मे सत्या देवी सरस्वती

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka advocates truthfulness and purity in speech.

Translations

English Translation

Here, the speaker asserts that they have never spoken anything insignificant or obscene, asserting that the deity Saraswati, representing truth and eloquence, aids in their expression, thus emphasizing the sacredness of truthful communication.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यहाँ, बोलने वाला यह утверж करता है कि उन्होंने कभी भी किसी भी महत्वपूर्ण या अश्लील बात नहीं की है, यह बताते हुए कि सत्य और अभिव्यक्ति का प्रतीक देवी सरस्वती उनके भाषण में सहायता करती है, इस प्रकार सत्य संचार की पवित्रता को उजागर करती है।

Commentary

Context

This is a part of teachings from the Shanti Parva on the power of words and honest communication.

Meaning

The essence presents a strong stance on maintaining the purity of one’s verbal expressions, highlighting the divinity of truth in speech.

Application

This encourages individuals to cultivate mindfulness in their communication, striving for purity and integrity in their words.