Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नेति चेद बराह्मणान बरूयां दीर्यते हृदयं मम

Shloka (श्लोक)

नेति चेद बराह्मणान बरूयां दीर्यते हृदयं मम
न हय अहं न च मे भर्ता नेति बराह्मणम उक्तवान

⚡ Quick Meaning

The speaker expresses frustration when addressing brahmins about their feelings which are hard to articulate.

Translations

English Translation

If I say ‘no’ to the brahmins, my heart becomes agitated; for I neither deny myself nor my husband to the brahmins as I struggle to speak.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यदि मैं ब्राह्मणों को ‘नहीं’ कहता हूँ, तो मेरा हृदय परेशान हो जाता है; क्योंकि मैं न तो खुद को और न ही अपने पति को ब्राह्मणों के सामने नकारता हूँ।

Commentary

Context

This shloka speaks to the struggle of expressing inner conflicts and emotions, particularly in a societal context.

Meaning

The turmoil within reflects the difficulty to convey complex emotions when societal roles and expectations are in play.

Application

It underscores the importance of clear communication in relationships, especially when confronting societal judgments or expectations.