Mahabharata Vana Parva – शवश्रूं शरीरसत्कारैः सर्वैर आछादनादिभिः

Shloka (श्लोक)

शवश्रूं शरीरसत्कारैः सर्वैर आछादनादिभिः
शवशुरं देवकार्यैश च वाचः संयमनेन च

⚡ Quick Meaning

With all due respects, covering the departed, and through divine duties, it speaks of the importance of restraint.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes honoring the deceased with appropriate rituals, stressing the importance of respect and restraint during the passage of life and death, indicating the necessity of decency in our actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उचित अनुष्ठानों के साथ मृतक का सम्मान करना पर जोर देता है, जीवन और मृत्यु के इस प्रवाह के दौरान सम्मान और संयम के महत्व को बताता है, जो हमारे कार्यों में शालीनता की आवश्यकता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching from the Vana Parva reflects ancient Indian customs surrounding death and the observance of respectful behavior towards the deceased.

Meaning

It reinforces cultural attitudes towards death, revolving around respect for the departed and the significance of mitigating grief through ceremonial actions.

Application

This motivates us to engage in rituals thoughtfully, recognizing the value of respect for those who have passed and the impact of such actions on community healing.