Mahabharata Shanti Parva – बरह्मण्यॊ ऽयं सदा भूत्वा सत्यवादी जितेन्द्रियः

Shloka (श्लोक)

बरह्मण्यॊ ऽयं सदा भूत्वा सत्यवादी जितेन्द्रियः
अभ्यसूयद बराह्मणान वै उच्छिष्टश चास्पृशद घृतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka represents a commitment to truthfulness and self-restraint.

Translations

English Translation

Here, the subject is depicted as a truth-speaking, temperate individual, focusing on their disdain toward envy and maintaining purity in regards to their offerings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक ऐसे व्यक्ति का वर्णन करता है जो सत्य का पालन करने वाला, आत्म-नियंत्रण वाला है और अन्य ब्राह्मणों के प्रति ईर्ष्या नहीं रखता है।

Commentary

Context

This context arises in discussions related to integrity and the importance of virtues within the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

This emphasizes a life led in harmony with virtues and the rejection of negative emotions like envy.

Application

Striving to lead a virtuous life helps individuals to rise above petty grievances and develop a more enriching existence.