Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – समृता वर्णाश च चत्वारः पञ्चमॊ नाधिगम्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

समृता वर्णाश च चत्वारः पञ्चमॊ नाधिगम्यते
हरेत तु दशमं भागं शूद्रा पुत्रः पितुर धनात

⚡ Quick Meaning

The Shudra’s son inherits one-tenth part of his father’s wealth.

Translations

English Translation

This verse delineates that the son of a Shudra possesses the right to inherit one-tenth of his father’s property, underlining the structured framework towards inheritance in societal hierarchies.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि शूद्र का पुत्र अपने पिता की संपत्ति का दसवां हिस्सा विरासत में पाने का हकदार होता है, जो समाज में विरासत के वितरण की प्रक्रिया को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Part of the Anushasana Parva, the shloka deals with the financial entitlements of the Shudra community in relation to their familial wealth.

Meaning

The verse emphasizes the established norms surrounding inheritance which, while suggesting a lower share for lower varnas, still recognizes the rights of all individuals to inherit wealth.

Application

This can guide upbringing in societies to recognize each person’s rights and establish fair systems of wealth distribution, irrespective of their societal background.