Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – नाधितिष्ठेत तुषाञ जातु केशभस्म कपालिकाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

नाधितिष्ठेत तुषाञ जातु केशभस्म कपालिकाः
अन्यस्य चाप्य उपस्थानं दूरतः परिवर्जयेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

One should not sit in proximity to the ashes of a burnt body or others who have been in contact with them.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka advises against sitting near the ashes of the deceased and advises avoiding close proximity to anyone engaged with such ashes to maintain purity and avoid negative influences.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक मृतक की अस्थियों के निकट बैठने से मना करता है और ऐसे लोगों के संपर्क में आने से बचने की सलाह देता है जो अस्थियों के साथ लगे हैं ताकि शुद्धता बनी रहे और नकारात्मक प्रभावों से बचा जा सके।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of the Anushasana Parva, highlighting the importance of physical and spiritual cleanliness in rituals.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka emphasizes maintaining one’s purity by avoiding contact with ashes, which symbolize death and impurity.

Application

In everyday life, one can apply this teaching by being mindful of their surroundings and the company they keep, especially in sensitive situations like mourning.