Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – बराह्मणः कषत्रियॊ वैश्यः शूद्रश चैव रणे यदि

Shloka (श्लोक)

बराह्मणः कषत्रियॊ वैश्यः शूद्रश चैव रणे यदि
बरह्मद्विड भविता तं वै हनिष्यामीति भार्गव

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the roles of different societal classes in battle and their fates.

Translations

English Translation

The verse states that irrespective of one’s social class—Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, or Shudra—if they enter battle, the outcome remains inevitable, emphasizing the universal nature of life and death in warfare.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक विभिन्न सामाजिक वर्गों—ब्राह्मण, क्षत्रिय, वैश्य या शूद्र—के युद्ध में भाग लेने और उनकी अनिवार्य परिणति को दर्शाता है, जो युद्ध में जीवन और मृत्यु की सार्वभौमिकता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from Udyoga Parva reflects on how the principles of dharma apply universally, regardless of social standing during conflicts.

Meaning

The teaching signifies that in the face of destiny, social roles lose their weight, and every individual must confront the consequences of their choices.

Application

This wisdom calls for unity in human experiences, encouraging us to recognize commonality over divisions when faced with universal challenges.