Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – किं बलं परमं तुभ्यं किं शरुतं किं परायणम

Shloka (श्लोक)

किं बलं परमं तुभ्यं किं शरुतं किं परायणम
कथं भवन्तं विद्याम यॊ नॊ यज्ञं विगर्हसे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the supreme power and the significance of rituals in the presence of learned individuals.

Translations

English Translation

What is your supreme strength, what is your significance, and how do you attain knowledge? This shloka implies that one should not belittle the sacred act of performing yajnas, which are revered by wise scholars.

हिंदी अनुवाद

आपकी सर्वोच्च शक्ति क्या है, आपकी महत्ता क्या है, और आप ज्ञान कैसे प्राप्त करते हैं? यह श्लोक यह संकेत करता है कि किसी को भी यज्ञों के पवित्र कार्य का दिल से अपमान नहीं करना चाहिए, जिन्हें विद्वान लोग मानते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse emerges during discussions about the importance of rituals in Vedic texts, emphasizing respect for religious practices.

Meaning

It reflects on the essence of strength in understanding and practicing spirituality, urging readers to value the knowledge passed by sages.

Application

This shloka inspires individuals to appreciate and engage in spiritual practices while evaluating their own strengths and beliefs.