Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अति दुःखम इदं मूढ न जातु बराह्मणः सहेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

अति दुःखम इदं मूढ न जातु बराह्मणः सहेत
कषत्रियस्यैव ते धैर्यं कामया सत्यम उच्यताम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks of the excessive pain experienced and the resilience expected from Kshatriyas compared to Brahmins.

Translations

English Translation

O fool, this pain is unbearable, and a Brahmin should never endure such hardship; only a Kshatriya’s courage is acknowledged as significant in such situations.

हिंदी अनुवाद

हे मूर्ख, यह दुख असहनीय है, और एक ब्राह्मण को कभी भी ऐसी कठिनाइयों का सामना नहीं करना चाहिए; केवल कषत्रिय का धैर्य इस स्थिति में महत्वपूर्ण माना जाता है।

Commentary

Context

The verse appears in the Shanti Parva during discussions on duty and the appropriate responses to suffering faced by different classes in society.

Meaning

It highlights the societal expectations of different roles, especially how the warrior class is revered for their resilience.

Application

This shloka provides a profound lesson on recognizing and honoring one’s roles and responsibilities based on societal duties.