Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नयायॊपेतं बराह्मणेभ्यॊ यदन्नं; शरद्धा पूतं गन्धरसॊपपन्नम

Shloka (श्लोक)

नयायॊपेतं बराह्मणेभ्यॊ यदन्नं; शरद्धा पूतं गन्धरसॊपपन्नम
अन्वाहार्येषूत्तम दक्षिणेषु; तथारूपं कर्म विख्यायते ते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Food offered to Brahmanas should be pure and made with dedication, reflecting the nature of the action upon the giver.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the importance of offering pure and well-prepared food to Brahmanas, highlighting the spiritual significance of such acts and their transformative effects on the giver’s character and environment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक ब्राह्मणों को शुद्ध और ध्यानपूर्वक तैयार किए गए भोजन की आहुति देने के महत्व को दर्शाता है। यह ऐसे कार्यों की आध्यात्मिक महत्वपूर्णता और उनके देने वाले के चरित्र तथा वातावरण पर परिवर्तनकारी प्रभाव को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Udyoga Parva, this verse sheds light on the ritual significance of offerings and their underlying principles of purity and intention.

Meaning

It conveys that the quality of offerings reflects the individual’s character and intention, stressing the essence of devotion in all actions.

Application

Individuals can adopt practices of purity and intention in their offerings, fostering a greater connection to their values and the spiritual dimensions of their actions.