Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – पूर्वं सववंशजानां तु कृत्वाद्भिस तर्पणं पुनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पूर्वं सववंशजानां तु कृत्वाद्भिस तर्पणं पुनः
सुहृत संबन्धिवर्गाणां ततॊ दद्याज जलाञ्जलिम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka outlines when to offer water to the ancestors after paying homage to family members.

Translations

English Translation

This verse instructs that one should first perform the tarpan for one’s own family, and only then should water be offered with reverence to the friends and close relatives, highlighting the ancestral hierarchy in rituals.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि पहले अपने परिवार के सदस्यों के लिए तर्पण किया जाना चाहिए, और फिर मित्रों और करीबी रिश्तेदारों के लिए श्रद्धा पूर्वक जल अर्पित किया जाना चाहिए, जो अनुष्ठानों में वंशागत श्रेणी को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This situation arises within the Anushasana Parva, recognizing the importance of lineage and relationships in rituals.

Meaning

This principle emphasizes the respect and priority given to immediate family members over extended relations during ceremonial offerings.

Application

Acknowledging this structure during rites can enhance the significance of the offerings made to ancestors and reinforce familial devotion.