Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – कुप्य भागी भवेन मर्त्यः कुर्वन्न एकादशीं नृप

Shloka (श्लोक)

कुप्य भागी भवेन मर्त्यः कुर्वन्न एकादशीं नृप
बरह्म वर्चस्विनः पुत्रा जायन्ते तस्य वेश्मनि

⚡ Quick Meaning

By conducting a shraddha on the 11th day, one ensures the birth of virtuous sons within his lineage.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka states that performing a shraddha on the eleventh day (Ekadashi) is pivotal for ensuring the birth of righteous and prosperous children in the family. It emphasizes the generational benefits of honoring deceased ancestors through ritual.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि एकादशी को श्राद्ध करने से परिवार में धर्मात्मा और समृद्धि से भरे संतान का जन्म होता है। यह इस बात पर जोर देता है कि पूर्वजों का सम्मान करने से पीढ़ी दर पीढ़ी लाभ मिलता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Anushasana Parva, this shloka deals with the significance of rituals in ensuring familial prosperity and virtue, especially focusing on generational lineage.

Meaning

It illustrates that the act of performing shraddha during specified days plays a crucial role in determining the moral and material character of descendants.

Application

This encourages individuals to prioritize these rituals as a means to secure blessings for their future generations, thereby enriching family lineage.