Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कथं सृष्टानि भूतानि कथं वर्णविभक्तयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कथं सृष्टानि भूतानि कथं वर्णविभक्तयः
शौचाशौचं कथं तेषां धर्माधर्माव अथॊ कथम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse questions how beings are created, categorized by qualities, and how purity and impurity are determined.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka raises fundamental questions regarding the creation of beings, their classifications, and the moral dichotomy of purity and impurity. Each aspect deeply reflects the fabric of ethical conduct.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक प्राणियों की सृष्टि, उनकी श्रेणियों और शुद्धता एवं अशुद्धता के नैतिक द्वंद्व के संबंध में महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्न उठाता है। हर पहलू नैतिक आचरण की संरचना को गहराई से दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Within the Shanti Parva, this shloka addresses philosophical perspectives on existence, examining the essence of beings and their moral standing.

Meaning

It emphasizes a critical understanding of existence, encouraging reflection on values and how they form the basis of moral conduct in society.

Application

This promotes ethical introspection and understanding among individuals, fostering a culture of awareness about actions and their consequences in life.