Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – साङ्गांश च चतुरॊ वेदान यॊ ऽधीयीत दविजर्शभः

Shloka (श्लोक)

साङ्गांश च चतुरॊ वेदान यॊ ऽधीयीत दविजर्शभः
षद्भ्यॉ निवृत्तः कर्मभ्यस तं पात्रम ऋषयॊ विदुः

⚡ Quick Meaning

A person who masters the four Vedas and is free from six types of sins is recognized as a true worthy by sages.

Translations

English Translation

This verse communicates the distinction of being a true scholar among Brahmins, emphasizing the mastery of the Vedas and the elimination of major sins that define true greatness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि जो व्यक्ति चार वेदों का ज्ञान रखता है और छह प्रकार के पापों से मुक्त है, वह ब्राह्मणों में सच्चा विद्वान है।

Commentary

Context

Contextualized in Anushasana Parva, this teaching serves to highlight the criteria of intellectual and ethical excellence within Brahmins.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka reflects the path to spiritual and intellectual liberation that comes from disciplined learning and sin avoidance.

Application

Pursuing knowledge while avoiding moral pitfalls enhances personal growth and positions individuals as responsible leaders in society.