Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – पराणा हि मम दाराश च यच चान्यद विद्यते वसु

Shloka (श्लोक)

पराणा हि मम दाराश च यच चान्यद विद्यते वसु
अतिथिभ्यॊ मया देयम इति मे वरतम आहितम

⚡ Quick Meaning

My relatives and possessions are offered to the guests as a sacred vow.

Translations

English Translation

This verse expresses the speaker’s commitment to provide all that they possess, including family and wealth, to guests. It indicates the depth of dedication in honoring the sacred bond of hospitality and treating guests as one’s own kin.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि वाक्य के अनुसार, वक्ता अपनी संपत्ति और रिश्तेदारों को भी अतिथियों को समर्पित करता है। यह अतिथि सत्कार की महत्वपूर्णता को रेखांकित करता है, जो कि एक पवित्र धर्म है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from Anushasana Parva illustrates the extreme reverence given to guests in Indian culture, emphasizing their importance in familial and societal structures.

Meaning

By giving everything, one shows their utmost respect towards guests, elevating the practice of hospitality as a cornerstone of ethical living.

Application

This call for generous hospitality is a reminder to value relationships and foster community ties, essential for social harmony.