Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – निवापैर दीयमानैश च चातुर्वर्ण्येन भारत

Shloka (श्लोक)

निवापैर दीयमानैश च चातुर्वर्ण्येन भारत
तर्पिताः पितरॊ देवास ते नान्नं जरयन्ति वै

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those who are offered through the four varnas do not allow the ancestors and deities to perish through offerings.

Translations

English Translation

This verse underscores the significance of diligent offerings made through the four social orders (varnas), affirming that such offerings preserve the existence of ancestors and divine beings, reinforcing the critical link between ritual and spiritual nourishment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक चार वर्णों के माध्यम से किए गए सत्कर्मों की महत्वता को उजागर करता है, जो पुष्टि करता है कि ऐसे तर्पण पितरों और देवताओं के अस्तित्व को बनाए रखते हैं, जो अनुष्ठान और आध्यात्मिक पोषण के बीच के महत्वपूर्ण संबंध को मजबूत करता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in Anushasana Parva, it reflects the integral role of societal structure in performing rituals and the spiritual implications thereof.

Meaning

It emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between offerings, ancestors, and deities, stressing that honoring them sustains their essence.

Application

This serves as a reminder for individuals today to engage in intentional and structured rituals within the framework of family and society to honor both heritage and the divine.