Mahabharata Shanti Parva – शरुतं ते न शरुतं मन्ये मिथ्या वापि शरुतं शरुतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

शरुतं ते न शरुतं मन्ये मिथ्या वापि शरुतं शरुतम
अथ वा शरुतसंकाशं शरुतम अन्यच छरुतं तवया

⚡ Quick Meaning

The importance of discerning true knowledge from falsehood is emphasized.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights how one must differentiate between legitimate knowledge and misconceptions. It suggests that even seemingly valid knowledge could have hidden flaws, and thus it is crucial to scrutinize all sources of information critically.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि वास्तविक ज्ञान और भ्रांतियों के बीच अंतर करना आवश्यक है। यह सुझाव देता है कि भले ही ज्ञान पहली नज़र में सही लगता हो, उसमें छिपी त्रुटियाँ हो सकती हैं, इसलिए सभी जानकारी के स्रोतों की सावधानीपूर्वक जाँच करना महत्वपूर्ण है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Shanti Parva, focusing on the nature of truth and knowledge. It challenges individuals to reflect on what they accept as true.

Meaning

The verse argues that true recognition requires a deeper understanding than surface-level acknowledgment of knowledge and opinions.

Application

In today’s world, it encourages individuals to question the truthfulness of information they receive and seek clarity and depth in their knowledge pursuits.