Mahabharata Shanti Parva – एतेषां चेद अनुद्रस्ता पुरुषापि सुदारुणः

Shloka (श्लोक)

एतेषां चेद अनुद्रस्ता पुरुषापि सुदारुणः
यदि वा सर्ववेदज्ञॊ यदि वाप्य अनृचॊ ऽजपः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the severity and consequences of inaction or ignorance despite knowing many scriptures.

Translations

English Translation

If one remains uninspired or indifferent, even an expert in all Vedas may find themselves helpless in adversity. This highlights the importance of active engagement with knowledge rather than mere intellectual accumulation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यदि कोई प्रेरित या उदासीन रहता है, तो सभी वेदों का ज्ञानी भी विपत्ति में अप्रभावित रह सकता है। यह ज्ञान के साथ सक्रिय अवसर के महत्व को दर्शाता है, न कि केवल बौद्धिक संचय।

Commentary

Context

This verse is placed in the Shanti Parva, where the emphasis is on the practice of knowledge versus mere possession of it.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka is that intellectual understanding must be coupled with action to truly navigate life’s challenges.

Application

In practical life, it reminds us to not only learn but also act upon our learnings, as true wisdom manifests through our actions.