Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – बराह्मण्यं तात दुष्प्रापं वर्णैः कषत्रादिभिस तरिभिः

Shloka (श्लोक)

[भ]बराह्मण्यं तात दुष्प्रापं वर्णैः कषत्रादिभिस तरिभिः
परं हि सर्वभूतानां सथानम एतद युधिष्ठिर

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the difficulty of attaining Brahmin status among the four castes.

Translations

English Translation

This verse underlines that attaining the status of a Brahmin is indeed challenging for individuals of other castes—Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras, emphasizing the revered position that Brahmins hold in society.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि अन्य जातियों – क्षत्रिय, वैश्य और शूद्र के लिए ब्राह्मणत्व प्राप्त करना वास्तव में कठिन है, जो समाज में ब्राह्मणों की प्रतिष्ठित स्थिति पर प्रकाश डालता है।

Commentary

Context

The discussion revolves around the exclusivity of Brahminhood and its significance in the dharmic society portrayed in the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The essence indicates that although challenging, the pursuit of Brahmin qualities is respected in the spiritual community.

Application

This urges individuals to understand the qualities associated with spiritual leadership that transcend caste boundaries.