Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ततस तरिंशद गुणे काले लभते वैश्यताम अपि

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततस तरिंशद गुणे काले लभते वैश्यताम अपि
वैश्यतायां चिरं कालं तत्रैव परिवर्तते

⚡ Quick Meaning

After thirty times the period, one attains the status of a Vaishya.

Translations

English Translation

According to this verse, after a defined duration, an individual can evolve to acquire the status of a Vaishya, illustrating the concepts of rebirth and social evolution, formed through experiences and actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कहता है कि एक निश्चित अवधि के बाद, व्यक्ति वैश्य के स्तर को प्राप्त कर सकता है, जो पुनर्जन्म और सामाजिक विकास की धारणाओं को प्रस्तुत करता है, जो अनुभवों और कार्यों के माध्यम से बनाए जाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

The commentary around this shloka further elucidates the impact of karmic actions on one’s social standing, emphasizing gradual elevation based on virtues.

Meaning

This illustrates the idea that virtues can elevate one’s status, symbolizing hope for those aspiring to rise from lower social standings through righteous actions.

Application

The lesson here advocates perseverance in virtuous living, suggesting that any individual, through deliberate effort, can ascend to a noble position within society.