Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – मतङ्ग संप्रधार्यeitद यद अहं तवाम अचूदुदम

Shloka (श्लोक)

मतङ्ग संप्रधार्यeitद यद अहं तवाम अचूदुदम
वृणीष्व कामम अन्यं तवं बराह्मण्यं हि सुदुर्लभम

⚡ Quick Meaning

O Matanga, I beseech you, give me a different boon, as the Brahmin is indeed difficult to attain.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka is a plea from someone, directing Matanga to grant a wish other than the likely impossible one of attaining Brahminhood, emphasizing the rarity and sacredness of such an identity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक किसी की प्रार्थना है, जिसमें वह मातंगा से यह अनुरोध कर रहा है कि वह एक ऐसी इच्छा पूरी करें जो बृह्मण बनने की इच्छा से अलग हो, यह दर्शाते हुए कि बृह्मण पद कितना दुर्लभ और पवित्र है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka illustrates the yearning for a desire that is more achievable than attaining a high spiritual status.

Meaning

It reflects the understanding that while aspirations are noble, wisdom lies in recognizing feasible desires.

Application

This serves as a guide to focus on achievable goals in life while aspiring for higher ideals.