Mahabharata Shanti Parva – जङ्गमानाम असंख्येयाः सथावराणां च जातयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

जङ्गमानाम असंख्येयाः सथावराणां च जातयः
तेषां विविधवर्णानां कुतॊ वर्णविनिश्चयः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the diversity of living beings and the challenges in classification.

Translations

English Translation

Among countless mobile and immobile beings, how can one possibly determine a definitive classification of varnas? This verse points to the complexity of nature and the difficulty in creating rigid social categories.

हिंदी अनुवाद

असंख्य जंगम और स्थावर प्राणियों में, वर्णों का निश्चित वर्गीकरण कैसे किया जा सकता है? यह श्लोक प्रकृति की जटिलता और सख्त वर्गीकरण करने में कठिनाई को इंगित करता है।

Commentary

Context

Appearing within the Shanti Parva, this verse reflects on the multitude of life forms that challenge the simplicity of caste divisions.

Meaning

It emphasizes the inherent diversity in life and questions the efficacy of strict social classifications.

Application

This shloka can inspire discussions on biodiversity and the necessity of flexible societal structures in modern times.