Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सवम एव चार्थं कुर्वाणा यज्ञं चक्रुः पुनर दविजाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सवम एव चार्थं कुर्वाणा यज्ञं चक्रुः पुनर दविजाः
परिनिष्ठित कर्माणः परजानुग्रह काम्यया

⚡ Quick Meaning

The twice-born perform sacrifices for their own purposes.

Translations

English Translation

The twice-born individuals, through their rituals, achieve their purposes, conducting sacrifices primarily for their own aspirations while being firmly established in their duties and responsibilities towards others.

हिंदी अनुवाद

द्विज लोग, अपने अनुष्ठानों के माध्यम से अपने लक्ष्यों को प्राप्त करते हैं, मुख्य रूप से दूसरों के प्रति अपनी जिम्मेदारियों के प्रति दृढ़ता से स्थापित रहकर अपने उद्देश्यों के लिए बलिदान करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka underscores the practices of the twice-born in fulfilling their personal goals while adhering to their societal roles, found in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It illustrates the essence of duty and personal ambition intertwined in the lives of the virtuous.

Application

Encouragement to align personal goals with social duties for a harmonious living.