Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – शतपथे हि बराह्मणं भवति

Shloka (श्लोक)
शतपथे हि बराह्मणं भवति
अग्नौ समिद्धे स जुहॊति यॊ विद्वान बराह्मण मुखे दानाहुतिं जुहॊति
एवम अप्य अग्निभूता बराह्मणा विद्वांसॊ ऽगनिं भावयन्ति
अग्निर विष्णुः सर्वभूतान्य अनुप्रविश्य पराणान धारयति
अपि चात्र सनत्कुमार गीताः शलॊका भवन्ति
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka highlights the sacrificial role of knowledgeable Brahmins in angling their offerings towards the divine.
Translations
English Translation
This verse illustrates how a Brahmin, while knowledgeable, makes offerings into the fire and also signifies the relationship between fire and sustenance through its connection to Vishnu, who pervades all beings.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि विद्वान् ब्राह्मण अग्नि में अपने दान की आहुति करते हैं और यह भी बताता है कि अग्नि सभी प्राणियों का आधार है और इसमें विष्णु का वास है, जो सभी जीवों को जीवित रखता है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka elaborates on the spiritual significance of Brahmanical rituals, focusing on fire as a divine entity.
Meaning
It indicates that knowledgeable Brahmins not only perform rituals but establish a connection with the divine essence in the universe through fire.
Application
Encouraging practitioners to understand the deeper meanings behind rituals can enhance their spiritual connections during offerings and everyday actions.
