Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – वर्णे तृतीये जातस तु वैश्यायां ब्राह्मणाद अपि

Shloka (श्लोक)

वर्णे तृतीये जातस तु वैश्यायां ब्राह्मणाद अपि
दविर अंशस तेन हर्तव्यॊ ब्राह्मणस्वाद युधिष्ठिर

⚡ Quick Meaning

A son born in the third varna (Vaishya) deserves to inherit twice his share from a Brahmin.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka articulates that a Vaishya, although born in the third varna, has the rightful claim to inherit double the share from a Brahmin, emphasizing the concept of graded rights based on varna hierarchies.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि यदि कोई वैश्य है, तो उसे ब्राह्मण से दोगुना हिस्सा विरासत में मिलना चाहिए, जो कि वर्ण व्यवस्था की भूमिकाओं पर आधारित है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is encountered in the Anushasana Parva and deals with the ethical and social implications of inheritance across different social strata.

Meaning

It underscores that despite being from a lower varna, inheritance rights still exist, portraying a nuanced angle of dharma regarding equity and respect among varying varnas.

Application

The principle can apply to contemporary discussions on rights, equity, and the implications of social class in inheritance laws and family structures.