Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ततॊ दशगुणे काले लभते शूद्रताम अपि

Shloka (श्लोक)
ततॊ दशगुणे काले लभते शूद्रताम अपि
शूद्रयॊनाव अपि ततॊ बहुशः परिवर्तते
⚡ Quick Meaning
With the passing of ten times the period, one attains the status of a Shudra or a low-born.
Translations
English Translation
This verse illustrates that after a significant duration, someone originally born of low status can transition into the Shudra class, indicating the potential for evolution and change based on life experiences, learning, and efforts.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि एक महत्वपूर्ण अवधि के बाद, जो व्यक्ति नीच श्रेणी में पैदा हुआ है वह शूद्र वर्ग में आ सकता है, यह जीवन के अनुभवों, शिक्षाओं और प्रयासों के आधार पर विकास और परिवर्तन की संभावनाओं को इंगित करता है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka belongs to a broader context discussing social mobility based on karma, emphasizing the transformative processes over time.
Meaning
It suggests that one’s current social status is not fixed and can change given sufficient time and purified actions, advocating a growth mindset.
Application
The teaching encourages individuals to pursue their development relentlessly, advocating that transformation is achievable despite one’s starting point of life.
