Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यथा दारु मयॊ हस्ती यथा चर्ममयॊ मृगः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथा दारु मयॊ हस्ती यथा चर्ममयॊ मृगः
यथा हय अनेत्रः शकटः पथि कषेत्रं यथॊषरम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates how different forms depend entirely on their materials and contexts.

Translations

English Translation

The verse uses metaphors like an elephant made of wood and a deer made of leather to explain that just as materials define an object’s utility, one’s inherent nature shapes behavior and roles in society.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक लकड़ी से बने हाथी और चमड़े से बने हिरण जैसे उपमा का उपयोग करता है, यह बताते हुए कि जैसे पदार्थ किसी वस्तु की उपयोगिता को निर्धारित करता है, वैसे ही किसी की स्वाभाविक प्रवृत्ति व्यवहार और समाज में भूमिकाओं को आकार देती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka also originates from the Shanti Parva, focusing on how attributes stem from their foundational elements.

Meaning

The core message is that one’s essence, shaped by input materials, directly influences their abilities and functions within society.

Application

This teaches us the importance of understanding and nurturing our inherent qualities to fulfill our roles effectively in various aspects of life.