Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पराप्य जञानं बराह्मणात कषत्रियाद वा; वैश्याच छूद्राद अपि नीचाद अभीक्ष्णम

Shloka (श्लोक)

पराप्य जञानं बराह्मणात कषत्रियाद वा; वैश्याच छूद्राद अपि नीचाद अभीक्ष्णम
शरद्धातव्यं शरद्दधानेन नित्यं; न शरद्धिनं जन्ममृत्यू विशेताम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Wisdom can be acquired by anyone, regardless of their social status; it must be valued and consistently sought.

Translations

English Translation

Knowledge is accessible to all, be it a Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, or even a Shudra. It is vital to cultivate sincerity in the pursuit of wisdom, as those lacking this sincerity are condemned to the cycle of birth and death.

हिंदी अनुवाद

ज्ञान सभी के लिए उपलब्ध है, चाहे वह ब्राह्मण हो, क्षत्रिय, वैश्य या शूद्र। ज्ञान की खोज में sincerity का विकास करना बहुत आवश्यक है, क्योंकि जो लोग इस sincerity से वंचित हैं वे जन्म-मृत्यु के चक्र में फंसे रहते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka addresses the universality of knowledge and the importance of sincerity in seeking it for spiritual progress.

Meaning

It encourages individuals from all backgrounds to embrace learning and practice integrity in their pursuit of understanding.

Application

One should remain committed to their educational pursuits, as faith and sincerity are essential for true enlightenment.