Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अव्याहृतं वयाहृताच छरेय आहुः; सत्यं वदेद वयाहृतं तद दवितीयम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अव्याहृतं वयाहृताच छरेय आहुः; सत्यं वदेद वयाहृतं तद दवितीयम
परियंवदेद वयाहृतं तत तृतीयं; धर्म्यं वदेद वयाहृतं तच चतुर्थम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka categorizes types of speech based on truthfulness and righteousness.

Translations

English Translation

Speech that remains true and untainted is known as the first. The second is that which is truthful. The third is what is kindly spoken, and the fourth is what is righteous. All these forms of speech have great value in life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो भाषण सत्य और निधान रहित होता है, उसे पहला कहा जाता है। दूसरा वह है जो सत्य होता है। तीसरा वह है जो कोमलता से बोला जाता है, और चौथा वह है जो धर्मिक होता है। इन सभी प्रकार के भाषणों का जीवन में बड़ा मूल्य होता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse serves as guidance on the importance of communication ethics presented in the Udyoga Parva.

Meaning

It highlights the aspects of speech that contribute to human dignity and relationship-building.

Application

Striving for truthful, kind, and righteous speech leads to a positive life experience and enhances community relationships.