Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – अपि नः स कुले जायाद यॊ नॊ दद्यात तरयॊदशीम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अपि नः स कुले जायाद यॊ नॊ दद्यात तरयॊदशीम
मघासु सर्पिषा युक्तं पायसं दक्षिणायने

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka refers to the offerings made during the festivals specifically for ancestral worship.

Translations

English Translation

The verse states that it is desirable to cultivate a lineage that resonates with ancestral qualities through means of offerings involving ghee-flavored rice during the festival celebrated on the thirteenth day.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कहता है कि यह आवश्यक है कि एक वंश का विकास ऐसे गुणों के साथ हो, जो बलिदानों के माध्यम से, घी युक्त चावल के बलिदान के साथ तीर्थ के दिन मनाए जाने वाले त्यौहार में प्रकट होते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This teaching appears in the Anushasana Parva, focusing on the significance of specific rituals connected to the lineage and ancestors.

Meaning

The shloka stresses the importance of continuity and reverence to ancestral traditions in one’s life.

Application

Individuals can ensure to participate meaningfully in festivals by engaging in offerings that honor their lineage.