Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तथैव तावन मेधावी विनयं यॊ न शिक्षति

Shloka (श्लोक)

तथैव तावन मेधावी विनयं यॊ न शिक्षति
न च किं चन जानाति सॊ ऽपि धर्मार्थनिश्चयम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the futility of learning and knowledge without humility.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker believes that a wise person who does not cultivate humility is ill-equipped to truly understand the essence of duty and righteousness, remaining oblivious to true knowledge.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता का मानना है कि एक बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति जो विनम्रता नहीं सीखता है, वह वास्तव में कर्तव्य और धर्म की सार्थकता को नहीं समझ पाता है और सच्चे ज्ञान से अनजान रहता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the importance of humility in the pursuit of wisdom and righteousness.

Meaning

It points to how arrogance can blind a person to the true values of life.

Application

This reinforces the message that humility is essential for real understanding and practicing dharma.