Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – देवानां च मुनीनां च पितॄणां च महात्मनाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

देवानां च मुनीनां च पितॄणां च महात्मनाम
शरुतपूर्वॊ मया धर्मॊ महान अतिथिपूजने

⚡ Quick Meaning

The great virtue of honoring guests is known by me; it is recognized among gods, sages, and revered ancestors.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka venerates the sacred tradition of hospitality, emphasizing its significance upheld by divine beings, sages, and revered ancestors. It reflects on the spiritual merit associated with the act of honoring guests.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक अतिथि सत्कार की पवित्र परंपरा का सम्मान करता है, इसका महत्व देवताओं, ऋषियों और प्रतिष्ठित पूर्वजों द्वारा बनाए रखा गया है। यह मेहमानों का सम्मान करने के कार्य से जुड़ी आध्यात्मिक सिद्धि पर विचार करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse emerges in discussions on ethics and spiritual practices, underscoring the importance of hospitality in various cultural contexts.

Meaning

This shloka encapsulates the high regard for hospitality and suggests that honoring guests cultivates goodwill and blessings.

Application

It encourages the practice of hospitality as a way to foster positive relationships and enrich one’s life through the act of taking care of others.