Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न सत्रीभ्यः किं चिद अन्यद वै पापीयस्तरम अस्ति वै

Shloka (श्लोक)

न सत्रीभ्यः किं चिद अन्यद वै पापीयस्तरम अस्ति वै
सत्रियॊ हि मूलं दॊषाणां तथा तवम अपि वेत्थ ह

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse states that nothing is more sinful than women, emphasizing their role as the origin of faults.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker claims that nothing is more sinful than women, asserting that women are indeed the root cause of faults, recognizing this irony.

हिंदी अनुवाद

व्यक्ति यह कहता है कि महिलाओं से अधिक पापी कुछ भी नहीं है, और यह मानता है कि महिलाएं वास्तव में दोषों की जड़ होती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This controversial shloka reflects historical perceptions of women and sheds light on societal views regarding morality.

Meaning

It can be interpreted as a critique of how women have been historically seen as bearers of sin rather than agents of their own virtue.

Application

This requires modern readers to reflect on the lessons and implications of gender bias in assessing moral character.