Mahabharata Shanti Parva – बरह्मणैकेन जातानां नानात्वं गॊत्रतः कथम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[जनक]
बरह्मणैकेन जातानां नानात्वं गॊत्रतः कथम
बहूनीह हि लॊके वै गॊत्राणि मुनिसत्तम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions how multiple gotras (clans) arise from a single source in the Brahmin community.

Translations

English Translation

The verse ponders the emergence of various gotras from a single Brahmin lineage, underlining the complexity of identity and heritage within the scholarly community.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक ही ब्राह्मण वंश से विभिन्न गोत्रों के उद्भव पर सवाल उठाता है, जो विद्या और विरासत के क्षेत्र में जटिलता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This is related to discussions of lineage and the multiplicity of identities found within Brahminical society in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It indicates the richness of the cultural tapestry and the intricate nature of ancestry among the Brahmins.

Application

This highlights the significance of understanding one’s roots and respecting diverse identities in a rapidly changing world.