Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – न तस्यां जातु तिष्ठन्त्याम अन्या तत कर्तुम अर्हति

Shloka (श्लोक)

न तस्यां जातु तिष्ठन्त्याम अन्या तत कर्तुम अर्हति
बराह्मणी तव एव तत कुर्याद बराह्मणस्य युधिष्ठिर

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the roles of Brahman women in righteously performing duties.

Translations

English Translation

There is no one else that can undertake the responsibilities of a Brahman woman; it is only she who can carry out those duties, O Yudhishthira.

हिंदी अनुवाद

ब्राह्मण महिला की जिम्मेदारियों को कोई और नहीं निभा सकता; केवल वही उन कर्तव्यों को पूरा कर सकती है, हे युधिष्ठिर।

Commentary

Context

This verse emphasizes the unique responsibilities of women in the Brahmanical tradition found in the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

It asserts the distinct role that women play in their families and society as a whole.

Application

This prompts conversations about women’s roles and empowerment in modern society.