Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – यद आश्चर्यम अभूत किं चित तद भवान वक्तुम अर्हति

Shloka (श्लोक)

[ज] पितामहस्य मे यज्ञे धर्मपुत्रस्य धीमतः
यद आश्चर्यम अभूत किं चित तद भवान वक्तुम अर्हति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the extraordinary nature of the sacrifice conducted for the grandfather and the righteous.

Translations

English Translation

The verse speaks to the extraordinary events surrounding the sacrifices performed in honour of the revered ancestors, calling upon the knowledgeable individuals to share the remarkable stories that emerged from these rites.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन अद्भुत घटनाओं के बारे में है जो पितामह और धर्मपुत्र के लिए किए गए यज्ञों में हुई थीं, जिसमें ज्ञानी व्यक्तियों से अनुरोध किया गया है कि वे अपने ज्ञान के अनुसार उन अद्भुत कहानियों को साझा करें।

Commentary

Context

Located within the Ashvamedhika Parva, this verse encourages reflection on the impact of rituals on society.

Meaning

It invites individuals to consider the significance of their ancestors and the moral teachings conveyed through sacrifices.

Application

This inspires individuals to seek wisdom from traditions and ancestral rites as a way to navigate moral dilemmas in modern life.