Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – न ते शक्या दरिद्रेण यज्ञाः पराप्तुं पितामह

Shloka (श्लोक)

न ते शक्या दरिद्रेण यज्ञाः पराप्तुं पितामह
बहूपकरणा यज्ञा नानासंभारविस्तराः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Poor individuals cannot fulfill grand rituals which require vast resources; they need to be spiritually inclined instead.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka conveys that the extensive rituals which require significant resources cannot be adequately performed by the poor. It suggests that wealth isn’t a prerequisite for spiritual pursuit.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो विस्तृत यज्ञ हैं, जो महत्वपूर्ण संसाधनों की आवश्यकता होती है, उन्हें गरीब लोग सही ढंग से नहीं कर सकते। यह बताता है कि संपत्ति आत्मिक साधना के लिए आवश्यक नहीं है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Anushasana Parva, this shloka highlights the disparity in performing rituals based on material wealth.

Meaning

This verse speaks to the idea that true wealth lies in spiritual development, rather than in material acquisitions.

Application

Encouraging individuals to focus on their inner growth, rather than on external material success, is the takeaway from this shloka’s message.