Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ये यजन्ति पितॄन देवान गुरूंश चैवातिथींस तथा

Shloka (श्लोक)

ये यजन्ति पितॄन देवान गुरूंश चैवातिथींस तथा
गाश चैव दविजमुख्यांश च पृथिवीं मातरं तथा
कर्मणा मनसा वाचा विष्णुम एव यजन्ति ते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka underscores the importance of respecting and honoring both divine beings and earthy relations.

Translations

English Translation

Those who worship the fathers, the gods, the teachers, the guests, the cows, the foremost twice-born, and the Earth as the mother—by their actions, minds, and words, they worship Vishnu.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो पिता, देवताओं, गुरुओं, अतिथियों, गायों, प्रमुख द्विजों और पृथ्वी को माता मानते हैं—वे कर्म, मन और वाणी से विष्णु की पूजा करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka provides a holistic view on the interconnectedness of all forms of respect in spiritual practices.

Meaning

It signifies the reciprocal relationship between humans and divine energies manifesting through various means.

Application

Recognizing the significance of reverence promotes a balanced spiritual life and reinforces one’s relationship with the divine.