Mahabharata Shanti Parva – नाल्पम अर्थं परिभवेन नावमन्येत शात्रवान

Shloka (श्लोक)

नाल्पम अर्थं परिभवेन नावमन्येत शात्रवान
बुद्ध्यावबुध्येद आत्मानं न चाबुद्धिषु विश्वसेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

One should not underestimate the value of a small thing, nor should one place trust only in those who lack discernment.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the importance of recognizing the potential in even the smallest things and cautions against placing blind faith in individuals who lack understanding. A wise person should be wary of superficial judgments based solely on outward appearances or small achievements.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि हमें छोटी सी चीजों के मूल्य को नकारना नहीं चाहिए और समझ से रहित व्यक्तियों पर अंधविश्वास नहीं करना चाहिए। एक बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति को केवल बाहरी रूप-रंग या छोटी सफलताओं के आधार पर निर्णय लेने से बचना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, these verses serve as instructions on how to gauge worth in society amid various distractions and appearances.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka lies in understanding the deeper values in life rather than getting swayed by superficial factors that often lead to erroneous beliefs.

Application

In practical life, this teaching encourages individuals to appreciate the value of small contributions and to judiciously assess the competencies of others before forming conclusions.