Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – आ मूलभल भिक्षाभिर अर्चेद अतिथिम आगतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

आ मूलभल भिक्षाभिर अर्चेद अतिथिम आगतम
यद भक्षः सयात ततॊ दद्याद भिक्षां नित्यम अतन्द्रितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse advocates for the importance of using one’s resources to serve guests.

Translations

English Translation

One should honor the arriving guest with food that consists of roots and fruits, ensuring that what is offered is abundant, allowing for the continuous provision of the best offerings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

व्यक्ति को आने वाले अतिथि का सम्मान करने के लिए उन खाद्य पदार्थों से, जो जड़ें और फल होते हैं, सेवा करनी चाहिए, यह सुनिश्चित करते हुए कि जो कुछ भी प्रस्तुत किया जा रहा है वह प्रचुर और पर्याप्त हो।

Commentary

Context

This shloka promotes the practice of hospitality, especially using natural offerings to please guests, vital within the dharmic tradition.

Meaning

It stresses the importance of generosity, serving others with the resources we have, particularly in the context of culinary offerings.

Application

In daily life, this encourages sharing what we have abundantly with those who come to us, reinforcing community bonds.