Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – दाने तपसि शौर्ये च यस्य न परथितं यशः

Shloka (श्लोक)

दाने तपसि शौर्ये च यस्य न परथितं यशः
विद्यायाम अर्थलाभे वा मातुर उच्चार एव सः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the greatness of a person whose virtues are not widely recognized.

Translations

English Translation

A person whose qualities in charity, austerity, valor, or knowledge are not proclaimed by anyone, is celebrated by their mother alone. This speaks to the importance of intrinsic value over external validation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति सद्भाव, तप, वीरता या ज्ञान में महान है लेकिन जिसे लोग नहीं जानते, केवल उसकी माता ही उसकी महिमा का गुणगान करती है। यह श्लोक आंतरिक मूल्य को बाहरी मान्यता पर महत्व देता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is from the Udyoga Parva and discusses the virtues of an individual whose talents go unnoticed in society.

Meaning

It conveys the message that true greatness often remains unrecognized, yet is cherished by close loved ones.

Application

This shloka reminds us to value people for their true qualities, regardless of how society perceives them.