Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – लॊकयज्ञः करिया यज्ञॊ गृहयज्ञः सनातनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

लॊकयज्ञः करिया यज्ञॊ गृहयज्ञः सनातनः
पञ्च भूतमयॊ यज्ञॊ नृयज्ञश चैव पञ्चमः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The eternal yajna of life encompasses all elements and includes human rites.

Translations

English Translation

The verse outlines the concept of yajna, describing how the Lokayajna is an eternal sacrificial act that involves the five elements of nature and the human sacrifice as the fifth, emphasizing the importance of these rites in human existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यज्ञ के सिद्धांत को दर्शाता है, जिसमें लोकयज्ञ की अवधारणा, प्राकृत तत्वों और मानव बलिदान का महत्व निहित है, यह मानव जीवन में इन अनुष्ठानों की महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका को रेखांकित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is situated in the Sauptika Parva where it emphasizes the importance of rituals and sacrifices in life.

Meaning

It signifies the eternal nature of life through sacred acts and the significance of honoring the elements and human offerings.

Application

The verse encourages individuals to engage in meaningful rites, emphasizing harmony with nature and community through sacrifice.