Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – जञातीनां तु भवेच छरेष्ठः कुर्वञ शराद्धं तरयॊदशीम

Shloka (श्लोक)

जञातीनां तु भवेच छरेष्ठः कुर्वञ शराद्धं तरयॊदशीम
अवश्यं तु युवानॊ ऽसय परमीयन्ते नरा गृहे

⚡ Quick Meaning

On the 13th day, performing shraddha ensures the best for one’s relatives, especially ensuring the youth thrive in families.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka signifies the importance of executing a shraddha for relatives on the thirteenth day, stating that it guarantees prosperity and success, particularly benefiting the younger generation in a family. It illustrates how debt to the ancestors promotes family growth.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक तेरहवें दिन रिश्तेदारों के लिए श्राद्ध का आयोजन करने के महत्व को दर्शाता है, यह कहते हुए कि यह समृद्धि और सफलता को सुनिश्चित करता है, विशेष रूप से परिवार में युवा पीढ़ी को लाभ पहुँचाता है। यह दिखाता है कि पूर्वजों के प्रति कर्तव्य परिवार की वृद्धि को बढ़ावा देता है।

Commentary

Context

Within the Anushasana Parva, this verse emphasizes the ritual’s potential to bring forth blessings for relatives, especially for the young members of a family.

Meaning

The crux of this shloka indicates that honoring one’s ancestors directly impacts the prosperity and success of future generations.

Application

Engaging in such rituals affirms the bond between the living and the deceased, advocates fostering strong family values, and encourages overall wellbeing.