Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अभिशस्तवत परपश्यन्ति दरिद्रं पार्श्वतः सथितम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अभिशस्तवत परपश्यन्ति दरिद्रं पार्श्वतः सथितम
दारिद्र्यं पातकं लॊके कस तच छंसितुम अर्हति

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those considered unfortunate, live in poverty; who has the right to judge them harshly in this world?

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights societal attitudes towards poverty, questioning the morality of judging those in need. It urges compassion towards the less fortunate, emphasizing that poverty is often not a result of wrongdoing.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक गरीबी के प्रति समाज के दृष्टिकोण को उजागर करता है, और जरूरतमंदों का न्याय करने की नैतिकता पर सवाल उठाता है। यह कमज़ोरों के प्रति करुणा की अपील करता है, यह बताता है कि दरिद्रता अक्सर गलत काम करने का परिणाम नहीं होती।

Commentary

Context

In this context, the verse emphasizes understanding and empathy towards impoverished individuals, challenging societal norms that cast judgment upon them.

Meaning

The meaning centers on the importance of kindness and understanding, particularly towards those less fortunate in society.

Application

We should foster empathy in our daily lives, recognizing that poverty is seldom a choice and extending support to those in need.