Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कृषिगॊरक्ष्य वानिज्यं यॊ विशत्य अनिशं शुचिः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कृषिगॊरक्ष्य वानिज्यं यॊ विशत्य अनिशं शुचिः
वेदाध्ययनसंपन्नः स वैश्य इति संज्ञितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

A person engaged in agriculture, animal husbandry, and trade, and who studies the Vedas, is known as a Vaishya.

Translations

English Translation

A person who constantly engages in agriculture, animal husbandry, and commerce, while also being diligent in the study of the Vedas, is designated as a Vaishya according to the scriptures.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति निरंतर कृषि, पशुपालन और वाणिज्य में संलग्न रहता है, और जिनका वेद अध्ययन में भी ध्यान रहता है, उसे ग्रंथों के अनुसार वैश्य कहा जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the characteristics of a Vaishya, one of the four varnas in Hindu society, and its duty to engage in productive activities.

Meaning

The ideal Vaishya combines economic activity with spiritual development through the study of the Vedas, balancing material success with knowledge.

Application

One can apply this teaching by engaging in ethical business practices while also seeking knowledge through study, promoting both personal and communal prosperity.