Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अथ चेत सर्वतः कषत्रं परदुष्येद बराह्मणान परति

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथ चेत सर्वतः कषत्रं परदुष्येद बराह्मणान परति
कस तस्य बराह्मणस तराता कॊ धर्मः किं परायणम

⚡ Quick Meaning

If the Kshatriya falls from his duty, who will protect the Brahmin and what is righteousness?

Translations

English Translation

This shloka contemplates the responsibility of Kshatriyas in safeguarding Dharma, especially when they falter in their duties. It raises the question of who will protect the Brahmins if Kshatriyas, who should uphold righteousness, fail in their duty.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कश्यत्रियों की धर्म की रक्षा करने की ज़िम्मेदारी पर ध्यान केंद्रित करता है, विशेषकर जब वे अपने कर्तव्यों में चूकते हैं। यह सवाल उठाता है कि यदि कश्यत्री धर्म की रक्षा नहीं करते हैं, तो ब्राह्मणों की रक्षा कौन करेगा।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Shanti Parva, where the importance of social order and responsibilities of different varnas are discussed.

Meaning

The verse emphasizes the interconnectedness of Kshatriyas and Brahmins, suggesting that the failure of one affects the other.

Application

It serves as a reminder of the moral obligation of leaders to uphold justice and protect the vulnerable in society.