Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – परातर उत्थाय चाचम्य भॊजनेनॊपमन्त्र्य च

Shloka (श्लोक)

परातर उत्थाय चाचम्य भॊजनेनॊपमन्त्र्य च
सत्कृत्यानुव्रजेद यश च तस्य धर्मः सनातनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Waking early, purifying oneself, and offering food denotes adherence to eternal dharma.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the significance of daily rituals and cleanliness before a meal. It teaches that rising early, performing purification rituals, and offering food reflect an individual’s commitment to their dharma and overall virtue.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक भोजन से पहले दैनिक अनुष्ठानों और पवित्रता के महत्त्व को दर्शाता है। यह सिखाता है कि सुबह जल्दी उठना, पवित्रता के अनुष्ठान करना और भोजन का प्रस्ताव करना, व्यक्ति की धर्म और कुलीनता के प्रति प्रतिबद्धता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is a guideline for righteous living according to the customs established in the Anushasana Parva, promoting the significance of rituals.

Meaning

The essence of this verse highlights how attention to ritual cleanliness transforms mundane acts into expressions of deeper spirituality and reverence.

Application

Emphasizing the importance of rituals in our lives, this shloka encourages us to start each day with mindfulness and respect towards ourselves and others.