Mahabharata Shanti Parva – चातुर्वेद्यं चातुर्हॊत्रं चातुर आश्रम्यम एव च

Shloka (श्लोक)

चातुर्वेद्यं चातुर्हॊत्रं चातुर आश्रम्यम एव च
चातुर वर्ण्यस्य धर्मं च पृच्छैनं पृथिवीपते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka references the four Vedas, four Yajnas, and the four Ashramas while discussing the duties of various classes of society.

Translations

English Translation

The verse reminds that the four Vedas, four types of rituals, and the four stages of life dictate the responsibilities and duties of different parts of society, suggesting a need to ask about these duties.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक याद दिलाता है कि चार वेद, चार प्रकार के यज्ञ, और चार आश्रमों के माध्यम से समाज के विभिन्न वर्गों की जिम्मेदारियां और कर्तव्यों का निर्धारण होता है, और इन कर्तव्यों के बारे में पूछने की आवश्यकता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of a discourse on societal duties and responsibilities from the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The meaning indicates that understanding one’s duty according to societal roles is essential for spiritual and societal harmony.

Application

This verse encourages individuals to study and understand their responsibilities to promote moral and social order in society.