Mahabharata Ashramavasika Parva – अग्नींस तु याजकास तत्र जुहुवुर विधिवत परभॊ
Shloka (श्लोक)
अग्नींस तु याजकास तत्र जुहुवुर विधिवत परभॊ
दृश्यतॊ ऽदृश्यतश चैव वने तस्मिन नृपस्य ह
⚡ Quick Meaning
The yajakas offered oblations to the fire in the presence of the king.
Translations
English Translation
The yajakas, or the priests, performed their rituals precisely as prescribed, offering oblations to the fiery deity. In the woods, both the visible and invisible aspects of the ceremony were evident in connection to the king residing in that place.
हिंदी अनुवाद
याजक या पुजारी ने अग्नि को उचित विधि से बलि दी। उस वन में, राजा के आसपास, याजक की क्रियाएँ स्पष्ट और अदृश्य दोनों रूपों में दर्शाई गईं।
Commentary
Context
This shloka describes a ceremonial fire sacrifice conducted in the presence of a king during the Ashramavasika Parva of the Mahabharata.
Meaning
The invocation of fire symbolizes the connection between the material and spiritual worlds, with yajakas acting as intermediaries between the divine and the king.
Application
This shloka encourages individuals to perform rituals with dedication and mindfulness, as such practices foster a deeper connection with the divine and with community leaders.
