Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – किं हविश चिररात्राय किम आनन्त्याय कल्पते

Shloka (श्लोक)

[य] किं सविद दत्तं पितृभ्यॊ वै भवत्य अक्षयम ईश्वर
किं हविश चिररात्राय किम आनन्त्याय कल्पते

⚡ Quick Meaning

What offerings made to the ancestors become eternal and what is their significance in the longer duration?

Translations

English Translation

The verse questions the nature of offerings made to ancestors and ponders whether they offer eternal benefits. It seeks to understand the ultimate value of such offerings during extended times, echoing the necessity of considering the depth of ancestral homage.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पितरों को किए गए दान की प्रकृति में प्रश्न उठाता है और यह जानने का प्रयास करता है कि क्या ये दान शाश्वत लाभ प्रदान करते हैं। इसका उद्देश्य है कि हम पितृ श्राद्ध के महत्व को और गहराई से समझें।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in a section focusing on the Stirring of Piety and the significance of offerings made to ancestors during rituals.

Meaning

The inquiry into the nature and longevity of rituals draws attention to their importance in ethos and cultural practice, underlining the practice of ancestral worship.

Application

It encourages practitioners to view their offerings not just as ritualistic acts, but as meaningful engagements that can foster enduring spiritual connections.