Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अनिष्ट्वा च महायज्ञैर अकृत्वाच पितृस्वधाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अनिष्ट्वा च महायज्ञैर अकृत्वाच पितृस्वधाम
तीर्थेष्व अनभिसंत्यज्य परव्रजिष्यसि चेद अथ

⚡ Quick Meaning

Engagement in great sacrifices without fulfilling obligations can lead to dire consequences.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka warns that one must not engage in grand sacrifices or religious activities while neglecting their duties towards ancestors and sacred places. The neglect of these responsibilities may lead to unfavorable outcomes.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक चेतावनी देता है कि किसी को महान यज्ञों या धार्मिक गतिविधियों में शामिल नहीं होना चाहिए जबकि वे अपने पूर्वजों और पवित्र स्थानों के प्रति अपने कर्तव्यों की अनदेखी करते हैं। इन जिम्मेदारियों की अनदेखी से अप्रिय परिणाम हो सकते हैं।

Commentary

Context

In the Shanti Parva, this verse teaches about the importance of maintaining duties towards one’s family and ancestry, amidst the performance of religious acts.

Meaning

The primary teaching is about balancing religious duties with familial and ancestral responsibilities, underlining that neglect on any front can lead to dire consequences.

Application

We should ensure that while we engage in spiritual practices, we also honor our familial bonds and ancestral duties, promoting harmony in our lives.