Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – बराह्मणाः कषत्रिया वैश्यास तरयॊ वर्णा दविजातयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

बराह्मणाः कषत्रिया वैश्यास तरयॊ वर्णा दविजातयः
एतेषु कथयन राजन बराह्मणॊ न परदुष्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

Among Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, and Vaishyas, a Brahmana does not become corrupt when speaking truthfully about others.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka articulates that among different classes, especially Brahmanas, speaking truthfully does not lead to corruption. It affirms the value of honesty and integrity among the higher social orders.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक विभिन्न वर्गों के बीच, विशेष रूप से ब्राह्मणों के बीच, सच्चाई से बात करना भ्रष्टाचार का कारण नहीं बनता। यह उच्च सामाजिक वर्गों के बीच ईमानदारी और अखंडता के महत्व को व्यक्त करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears within a broader discussion on the roles and responsibilities of different social classes in relation to moral conduct in the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

The verse underscores the inherent value of honesty, emphasizing that a person from the Brahmana varna remains untainted by corruption when expressing honesty.

Application

This teaching encourages us to uphold truthfulness, particularly in positions of authority or honor, to promote higher ethical standards in society.