Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – यज्ञं तव अहम इमं शरुत्वा कुरुराजस्य धीमतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यज्ञं तव अहम इमं शरुत्वा कुरुराजस्य धीमतः
आशया परया पराप्तॊ न चाहं काञ्चनी कृतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The shloka emphasizes the profound effect of listening to the rituals performed by the wise king.

Translations

English Translation

Upon hearing about the significant yajna performed by the wise Kururaja, the speaker expresses a desire for spiritual fulfillment and indicates that they have not taken anything valuable from it.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कुरुराज के द्वारा किए गए महत्वपूर्ण यज्ञ के बारे में सुनकर, बोलने वाला आध्यात्मिक संतोष की इच्छा प्रकट करता है और यह बताता है कि उसने इस यज्ञ से कोई मूल्यवान वस्तु प्राप्त नहीं की है।

Commentary

Context

This verse reflects the significance of the Yajna performed by Kururaja in the Ashvamedhika Parva of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

It illustrates the aspirations of individuals involved in spiritual practices concerning the rituals observed.

Application

One should participate in spiritual activities with the intention of gaining inner satisfaction rather than material gain.