Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – शृणु राजन्न अवहितश छत्रॊपानह विस्तरम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[भ]शृणु राजन्न अवहितश छत्रॊपानह विस्तरम
यथैतत परथितं लॊके येन चैतत परवर्तितम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Listen, O King! I will expound on the details of offerings during the Shraddha ceremonies and shed light on why these practices exist.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka invites the king to listen attentively as it aims to explain the foundational aspects of offerings during Shraddha, clarifying their significance and historical context within society.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक राजा को ध्यानपूर्वक सुनने का निमंत्रण देता है क्योंकि यह श्राद्ध के दौरान अर्पणों के मौलिक पहलुओं को समझाने का प्रयास करता है, और समाज में इनकी महत्वता और ऐतिहासिक संदर्भ को स्पष्ट करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is positioned within Anushasana Parva, which discusses the rituals of honoring ancestors through offerings and their broader social implications.

Meaning

The essence of the verse is that these rituals have been established for reasons that merit contemplation, fueling an understanding of cultural traditions.

Application

Engaging with the meanings behind our practices fosters a sense of belonging and enriches our participation in cultural traditions.