Mahabharata Vana Parva – सन्तॊ दिग जलम आकाशं गौर अन्नं परार्थना विषम

Shloka (श्लोक)

य
सन्तॊ दिग जलम आकाशं गौर अन्नं परार्थना विषम
शराद्धस्य बराह्मणः कालः कथं वा यक्ष मन्यसे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the elements considered essential for rituals and how they relate to the community and nature beyond the human realm.

Translations

English Translation

The verse reflects on the importance of water, earth, and food in rituals, and the reverence shown to these elements by the Brahmins, discussing their metaphysical relationships with the cosmos.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक जल, पृथ्वी और भोजन की अनुष्ठानों में महत्वपूर्णता पर चर्चा करता है और ब्राह्मणों द्वारा इन तत्वों को दिखाए गए सम्मान को दर्शाता है, इसके साथ ही उनके ब्रह्मांड के साथ आध्यात्मिक संबंधों पर विचार करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is rooted in the intricate relationship between rituals and the natural elements, explored further in the Vana Parva.

Meaning

It encompasses the idea that rituals connect to deeper layers of existence, including the cosmic order that we are part of and need to honor.

Application

A call to recognize the interconnectedness of all elements in our practices, reminding us that our actions can influence broader realities.