Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कामः करॊधॊ भयं लॊभः शॊकश चिन्ता कषुधा शरमः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कामः करॊधॊ भयं लॊभः शॊकश चिन्ता कषुधा शरमः
सर्वेषां नः परभवति कस्माद वर्णॊ विभज्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka identifies the common human emotions that influence the distinctions between castes.

Translations

English Translation

Desires, anger, fear, greed, sorrow, thoughts, hunger, and fatigue dominate everyone, which prompts the division of society into different varnas based on these prevalent human traits.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इच्छाएँ, क्रोध, भय, लालच, दुःख, चिंतन, भूख और थकान सभी पर सूर्योदय करते हैं, जिससे समाज को विभिन्न वर्णों में विभाजित किया जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse provides insight into the emotional aspects of humans that necessitate social segmentation in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It underscores that fundamental human experiences drive the need for social classifications, aiming to understand varied human interactions.

Application

This shloka can be relevant to modern discussions on emotional intelligence and its effects on social structures.