Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – आपॊ मूलं फलं मांसम अन्नं वापि पितृक्षये

Shloka (श्लोक)

आपॊ मूलं फलं मांसम अन्नं वापि पितृक्षये
यत किं चिन मधु संमिश्रं तद आनन्त्याय कल्पते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Offerings made to ancestors can be of many types, each nurturing the soul’s eternal journey.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka asserts that the offerings made for the ancestors—be it water, roots, fruits, meats, or even edible preparations mixed with honey—serve to provide them nourishment and blessings for eternal life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि पूर्वजों के लिए किए गए भोग—चाहे वह जल, जड़, फल, मांस, या मधु के साथ मिश्रित भोजन हो—उनकी आत्मा की यात्रा में पोषण और आशीर्वाद देते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This passage reveals the various offerings that can be presented during ancestral rites in Hinduism.

Meaning

It highlights the significance of the quality and variety of offerings in ancestors’ remembrance.

Application

This encourages believers to diversify their offerings to invoke blessings for family and personal growth.