Mahabharata Shanti Parva – वयवहारस तु वेदात्मा वेद परत्यय उच्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

वयवहारस तु वेदात्मा वेद परत्यय उच्यते
मौलश च नरशार्दूल शास्त्र॓क्तश च तथापरः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the essence of practical wisdom as it relates to the Vedas and their application in society.

Translations

English Translation

It highlights that practical wisdom is integral to the Vedas and that the true nature of governance and societal rules arises from this scripture, where the wisdom of the wise Tigers ( kings) is crucial for interpreting these principles.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह बताता है कि व्यावहारिक ज्ञान वेदों का अभिन्न हिस्सा है और यह कि शासन और सामाजिक नियमों की सच्ची प्रकृति इसी शास्त्र से उत्पन्न होती है, जहाँ ज्ञानी शेर (राजा) की बुद्धिमत्ता इन सिद्धांतों की व्याख्या करने में महत्वपूर्ण है।

Commentary

Context

This verse lies within the Shanti Parva, emphasizing the connection between the Vedas and societal governance.

Meaning

It showcases the significance of integrating spiritual knowledge with practical governance.

Application

This understanding encourages leaders to derive their governance principles from sacred texts, enriching their insight and decision-making.