Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – पाद्यम अर्घ्यं यथान्यायम आसनं शयनं तथा
Shloka (श्लोक)
पाद्यम अर्घ्यं यथान्यायम आसनं शयनं तथा
दीपं परतिश्रयं चापि यॊ ददाति स धार्मिकः
⚡ Quick Meaning
A person who offers water, seats, and light to guests is deemed righteous.
Translations
English Translation
This verse describes the fundamental duties of a host towards their guests. Offering water, appropriate seating, and light represents the basic tenets of hospitality, reflecting a person’s righteousness and adherence to dharma.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक मेज़बान की जिम्मेदारियों का वर्णन करता है। मेहमानों को पानी, उचित आसन और प्रकाश प्रदान करना आतिथ्य के बुनियादी सिद्धांतों को दर्शाता है, जो एक व्यक्ति की धर्म के प्रति प्रतिबद्धता और धार्मिकता को उजागर करता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse highlights essential acts of hospitality, exploring how acts of kindness embody virtue in one’s character, found in the Anushasana Parva.
Meaning
The shloka indicates that the essence of righteousness can be gauged through simple acts of kindness during hospitality, prioritizing the comfort of guests.
Application
This shloka serves as a reminder to carry out even small acts of hospitality in everyday life, honoring others as part of the ethical values we should uphold.
