Mahabharata Shanti Parva – उद्यता यज्ञभागा हि साक्षात पराप्ताः सुरैर इह

Shloka (श्लोक)

उद्यता यज्ञभागा हि साक्षात पराप्ताः सुरैर इह
किमर्थम इह न पराप्तॊ दर्शनं स हरिर विभुः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The offerings are indeed accessible, yet why is the divine presence not visible here?

Translations

English Translation

This shloka expresses a paradox of spiritual rituals, where the offerings made to the divine are acknowledged, yet the divine presence remains unseen, raising questions about the nature of worship and perception of the divine.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक आध्यात्मिक अनुष्ठानों के एक विरोधाभास को व्यक्त करता है, जहाँ भगवान के सामने किए गए बलिदानों को स्वीकार किया जाता है, फिर भी दिव्य उपस्थिति अदृश्य रहती है, जो पूजा के स्वभाव और दिव्यता की धारणाओं पर सवाल उठाता है।

Commentary

Context

Situated in the Shanti Parva, this shloka explores the complexities of faith and divine invisibility in rituals.

Meaning

It invites contemplation on the essence of true devotion versus mere ritualistic practices without the realization of the divine.

Application

This serves as a reminder to engage emotionally and spiritually in our practices, seeking a genuine connection rather than superficial participation.