Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – गुरु तल्पी गुरु दवेषी गुरु कुत्सा रतिश च यः

Shloka (श्लोक)

गुरु तल्पी गुरु दवेषी गुरु कुत्सा रतिश च यः
बरह्म दविट चापि पतति बराह्मणॊ बरह्मयॊनितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the consequences of negative thoughts towards one’s guru.

Translations

English Translation

It emphasizes that anyone who harbors jealousy, disdain, or falsehood about their guru will fall from the state of a Brahmin, reiterating the immense respect and conduct expected towards spiritual guides.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो कोई अपने गुरु के प्रति द्वेष, अवमानना या झूठ बोलता है, वह ब्राह्मण की अवस्था से गिर जाता है, यह आध्यात्मिक मार्गदर्शकों के प्रति आवश्यक सम्मान और आचरण को पुनःरेखा करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka can be found within the Anushasana Parva, focusing on the respect for spiritual teachers.

Meaning

The meaning centers on the importance of maintaining pure thoughts and respect toward one’s guru as part of spiritual practice.

Application

This serves as a reference for how essential it is to maintain reverence for one’s spiritual mentors to cultivate growth in one’s practice.