Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – तानि मे शृणु काम्यानि फलं चैव युधिष्ठिर

Shloka (श्लोक)

[भ] हवींषि शराद्धकल्पे तु यानि शराद्धविदॊ विदुः
तानि मे शृणु काम्यानि फलं चैव युधिष्ठिर

⚡ Quick Meaning

In the context of Shraddha, there are specific offerings that are well-known to those who perform these rituals.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka notes that there are specific offerings in the Shraddha ceremonies that are well recognized and beneficial. It invites attention to these prescribed offerings to understand their deeper significance and the fruits they yield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि श्राद्ध के अनुष्ठानों में कुछ विशेष हवींषियाँ होती हैं, जिन्हें श्राद्धाचार्य भलीभांति जानते हैं। यह प्रार्थना करता है कि हम इन विशेष हवींषियों के महत्व और उनके फल पर ध्यान दें।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of a larger discourse about the various components of the Shraddha ceremonies in the Anushasana Parva, emphasizing their structure and purposes.

Meaning

The meaning reflects on the significance of offerings and how they hold value in connecting the living with their ancestors, ensuring the continuation of cultural reverence.

Application

This shloka encourages followers to understand and respect the traditional methods of honoring ancestors, maintaining the cultural connection with the past.