Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न विशेषॊ ऽसति वर्णानां सर्वं बराह्मम इदं जगत

Shloka (श्लोक)

न विशेषॊ ऽसति वर्णानां सर्वं बराह्मम इदं जगत
बरह्मणा पूर्वसृष्टं हि कर्मभिर वर्णतां गतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka indicates that there is no special distinction among the castes.

Translations

English Translation

All of this world is Brahman, there is no differentiation among the castes. The roles we see are simply the result of actions defined by Brahman at the time of creation, suggesting a unity of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह सारा जगत ब्रह्म है, वर्णों में कोई भेदभाव नहीं है। जो भूमिकाएँ हम देखते हैं, वे ब्रह्म द्वारा सृष्टि के समय निर्धारित क्रियाओं का परिणाम हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva describes the unity of existence and challenges the validity of caste-based distinctions.

Meaning

It highlights that the variety of castes is merely a reflection of different duties rather than a reflection of individual worth or essence.

Application

This shloka can be utilized in discussions promoting equality and the importance of recognizing our shared humanity.