Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – सा तदा तेन विप्रेण तथा धृत्या निवर्तिता

Shloka (श्लोक)

सा तदा तेन विप्रेण तथा धृत्या निवर्तिता
सवतन्त्रास्मीत्य उवाचैनं न धर्मच छलम अस्ति ते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the value of self-control and independence in the face of challenges posed by others.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka recounts a conversation where a woman asserts her independence and challenges an influential priest, expressing that they shouldn’t engage in deceitful acts masked as religion. It emphasizes self-determination in moral choices.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक बातचीत का वर्णन करता है जहाँ एक महिला अपनी स्वतंत्रता का दावा करती है और एक प्रभावशाली ब्राह्मण को चुनौती देती है। वह यह व्यक्त करती है कि उन्हें धर्म के रूप में छिपे धोखाधड़ी में लिप्त नहीं होना चाहिए। यह नैतिक विकल्पों में आत्म-निर्णय पर जोर देता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Anushasana Parva, addressing the roles and expectations of women in society and their capacity for autonomy amidst patriarchal pressures.

Meaning

This shloka reveals the significance of asserting independence, particularly for women, spotlighting their strength against societal norms that seek to bind them.

Application

Today, this shloka reminds us of the importance of standing up for one’s rights and integrity, encouraging individuals to be assertive in their beliefs and actions.