Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – अनित्यं हि सथितॊ यस्मात तस्माद अतिथिर उच्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

अनित्यं हि सथितॊ यस्मात तस्माद अतिथिर उच्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Guests are called so because their stay is temporary and transient.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka tells us that a guest is referred to as such because their visit is impermanent. The transient nature of guests reminds hosts of the need to treat them with special care and respect during their brief stay.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि मेहमान इसीलिए मेहमान कहलाते हैं क्योंकि उनकी यात्रा अस्थायी होती है। अतिथि के अस्थायी स्वभाव का आशय यह है कि मेज़बान को उनके थोडे समय की मेज़बानी में विशेष देखभाल और सम्मान करना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This verse emphasizes how fleeting an event of hospitality can be, shared within the broader teachings about treating guests well from the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

It conveys that recognizing the temporary nature of guests prompts us to cherish moments spent with them.

Application

This encourages mindfulness and appreciation for those who come into our lives, even if briefly, and how we can make their presence memorable.