Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – आश्रमे कृत्तिकानां तु सनात्वा यस तर्पयेत पितॄन

Shloka (श्लोक)

आश्रमे कृत्तिकानां तु सनात्वा यस तर्पयेत पितॄन
तॊषयित्वा महादेवं निर्मलः सवर्गम आप्नुयात

⚡ Quick Meaning

One who offers oblations to the ancestral spirits at the Krittika Ashrama attains purity and gets to heaven.

Translations

English Translation

One who, after having performed rituals at the Krittika Ashrama, offers oblations to their forefathers and worships Lord Mahadeva with devotion, becomes pure and attains a heavenly abode.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति कृतिका आश्रम में अनुष्ठान के बाद अपने पूर्वजों को तर्पण करता है और भगवान महादेव की पूजा करता है, वह निर्मल हो जाता है और स्वर्ग को प्राप्त करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the importance of rituals and offerings in Hindu tradition, particularly at certain holy sites.

Meaning

The essence is that by performing religious rites and offering respects to ancestors, one cleanses their soul and gains divine blessings.

Application

This shloka inspires individuals to honor their ancestors and seek spiritual elevation through rituals, emphasizing purification and divine favor.