Mahabharata Shanti Parva – बाहुभ्यां कषत्रिय शतं वैश्यानाम ऊरुतः शतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

बाहुभ्यां कषत्रिय शतं वैश्यानाम ऊरुतः शतम
पद्भ्यां शूद्र शतं चैव केशवॊ भरतर्शभ

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka mentions the creation of Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras from different parts of Lord Krishna.

Translations

English Translation

The verse describes how Lord Krishna created a hundred Kshatriyas from his arms, a hundred Vaishyas from his thighs, and a hundred Shudras from his feet, illustrating the varna system’s divine origin.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि भगवान कृष्ण ने अपनी बाहों से एक सौ क्षत्रिय, अपनी जांघों से एक सौ वैश्य और अपने पैरों से एक सौ शूद्रों की रचना की, जो वर्ण व्यवस्था की दिव्य उत्पत्ति को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Shanti Parva, which discusses the societal structure and the roles attributed to different varnas in society.

Meaning

The meaning signifies the importance of each varna and their divine origin, shaping the social order for harmony and balance.

Application

By reflecting on this verse, individuals can appreciate the value of different roles in society and the harmony created through diversity.