Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – असुराश च सुराश चैव पुण्यहेतॊर मखक्रियाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

असुराश च सुराश चैव पुण्यहेतॊर मखक्रियाम
परयतन्ते महात्मानस तस्माद यज्ञाः परायणम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka notes that both divine and demonic beings engage in sacrifices for the attainment of virtue, thereby elevating those who perform them.

Translations

English Translation

It describes how both gods and demonic beings partake in yajnas (sacrificial rituals) for the sake of acquiring merit, indicating the importance of such rituals in achieving higher states of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि देव और असुर दोनों पुण्य की प्राप्ति के लिए यज्ञों में भाग लेते हैं, यह दर्शाता है कि ऐसे अनुष्ठानों का उच्च अस्तित्व प्राप्त करने में कितना महत्व है।

Commentary

Context

Set in the Ashvamedhika Parva, this verse emphasizes the universal nature of sacrifice as a path to merit for all beings.

Meaning

The meaning conveys that the endeavor for virtue through rituals is not restricted to one group but is a shared goal for all entities.

Application

This shloka prompts one to engage in virtuous practices and sacrifices as a way to elevate oneself and collective society.