Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पन्थानौ पितृयानश च देव यानश च विश्रुतौ

Shloka (श्लोक)

पन्थानौ पितृयानश च देव यानश च विश्रुतौ
ईजानाः पितृयानेन देव यानेन मॊक्षिणः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The paths of the ancestors and the divine are well-known; those who follow these paths attain liberation.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka identifies the significance of following the right paths in life, specifically those leading to the ancestors and the divine. It encourages adherence to the traditional routes as a means of spiritual liberation, affirming that enlightened individuals accomplish liberation through these established journeys.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि पितृ और देवताओं के मार्गों का पालन करना अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण है। यह व्यक्ति को यह मार्ग प्रशस्त करता है कि वे इन पारंपरिक मार्गों का अनुसरण करके आध्यात्मिक मुक्ति प्राप्त कर सकते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse forms part of the Shanti Parva, which discusses the values inherent in ancestral traditions and spiritual journeys.

Meaning

It underlines the wisdom of honoring established spiritual paths to achieve a higher state of consciousness and liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

Application

In our lives, this shloka encourages us to respect traditions and seek purposeful paths that align with higher truths for spiritual development.