Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – बरूहि रासभि कल्याणि माता मे येन दूषिता

Shloka (श्लोक)

बरूहि रासभि कल्याणि माता मे येन दूषिता
कथं मां वेत्सि चण्डालं कषिप्रं रासभि शंस मे

⚡ Quick Meaning

The outcast questions a benevolent mother about his tarnished identity.

Translations

English Translation

He urges the virtuous cow to speak about his mother and asks how she can recognize him, being the outcast he is. The query reveals the complexities of social identity and acceptance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वह शुभ गाय से अपनी माता के बारे में बोलने को कहता है और पूछता है कि वह उसे कैसे पहचान सकती है, जबकि वह एक चांडाल है। यह प्रश्न सामाजिक पहचान और स्वीकृति की जटिलताओं को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse arises in a discussion surrounding caste and identity, illustrating the crisis within marginalized communities.

Meaning

The shloka emphasizes the painful duality of social roles and personal identity amidst rigid societal structures.

Application

This passage encourages examining our values towards societal divisions and recognizing the individual beyond labels.