Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अनर्यां शयने बिभ्रद उज्झन बिभ्रच च यॊ दविजाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अनर्यां शयने बिभ्रद उज्झन बिभ्रच च यॊ दविजाम
अब्राह्मणॊ मन्यमानस तृणेष्व आसीत पृष्ठतः
तथा स शुध्यते राजञ शृणु चात्र वचॊ मम

⚡ Quick Meaning

A non-Brahmin who looks down upon Brahmins becomes purified through proper deeds.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that even a non-Brahmin can achieve purification and upliftment by demonstrating the right conduct and performing righteous deeds. It promotes inclusivity while maintaining the value of virtuous behavior.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि एक गैर-ब्राह्मण भी उचित आचरण करके और धर्मपूर्ण कार्य करके शुद्धिकरण और उन्नति प्राप्त कर सकता है। यह सकारात्मक व्यवहार के मूल्य को बनाए रखते हुए समावेशिता को बढ़ावा देता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse belongs to discussions in Shanti Parva about the moral and ethical standards required for purification within various social strata.

Meaning

The emphasis is on the transformative power of righteous actions regardless of one’s background, inviting everyone to pursue virtue.

Application

This shloka encourages those who feel marginalized to understand that their actions, rather than their birth, define their spiritual and social status.