Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – चिकित्सका देवलका वृथा नियमधारिणः

Shloka (श्लोक)

चिकित्सका देवलका वृथा नियमधारिणः
सॊमविक्रयिणश चैव शराद्धे नार्हन्ति केतनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the futility of certain roles in receiving offerings.

Translations

English Translation

The verse points out that those who perform rituals without genuine purpose, including physicians who trade their skills solely for gain, are unworthy of receiving sacred offerings, indicating the necessity of intent in spiritual practices.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जिन लोग बिना वास्तविक उद्देश्य के अनुष्ठान करते हैं, जिनमें वे चिकित्सक भी शामिल हैं जो केवल लाभ के लिए अपने कौशल का व्यापार करते हैं, वे पवित्र भेंटों के योग्य नहीं माने जाते, जो कि आध्यात्मिक प्रथाओं में इरादे की आवश्यकता दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Anushasana Parva, it underscores the importance of purity of intention behind rituals and offerings for spiritual acceptance.

Meaning

It emphasizes that the values of dedication and integrity must govern one’s actions in spiritual contexts; otherwise, the offerings lose their significance.

Application

This teaching encourages sincere engagement in spiritual endeavors and caution against actions driven solely by material gain.