Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अपेतं बराह्मणं वृत्ताद यॊ हन्याद आततायिनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अपेतं बराह्मणं वृत्ताद यॊ हन्याद आततायिनम
न तेन बरह्म हा स सयान मन्युस तं मन्युम ऋच्छति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the sanctity of a Brahmin’s life and the conditions surrounding self-defense.

Translations

English Translation

One who harms an unarmed Brahmin, even if he is acting as an aggressor, does not incur sin, for the aggressor’s life has no sanctity against dharma.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो एक अप्रत्यक्ष ब्राह्मण को हानि पहुँचाता है, भले ही वह आक्रमणकारी हो, उसे पाप नहीं होता, क्योंकि आक्रमणकारी का जीवन धर्म के विरुद्ध कोई पवित्रता नहीं रखता।

Commentary

Context

This verse elucidates the protective qualities of dharma that govern moral standards in societal interactions.

Meaning

It conveys that the context of an act determines its moral value, reinforcing the protective stance dharma holds.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder to prioritize righteousness and choose actions wisely, particularly in self-defense situations.