Mahabharata Shanti Parva – वर्णप्रवर मुख्यासि बराह्मणी कषत्रियॊ हय अहम

Shloka (श्लोक)

वर्णप्रवर मुख्यासि बराह्मणी कषत्रियॊ हय अहम
नावयॊर एकयॊगॊ ऽसति मा कृथा वर्णसंकरम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The classification of individuals by their varna highlights concerns about the mixing of social orders.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka makes a distinction between the Brahman and Kshatriya varnas, warning against the mixing of these social orders, emphasizing the importance of maintaining societal order and identity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक ब्राह्मण और क्षत्रिय वर्णों के बीच भेदभाव करता है, इन सामाजिक क्रमों के मिश्रण के खिलाफ चेतावनी देते हुए, सामाजिक व्यवस्था और पहचान को बनाए रखने के महत्व पर जोर देता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this shloka discusses the implications of societal roles and the importance of preserving the integrity of each varna.

Meaning

It signifies the necessity of understanding one’s role in the societal structure and the repercussions of blending different identities.

Application

This encourages individuals to recognize their roles and responsibilities and respect the diversity within societal structures without undermining them.