Mahabharata Ashramavasika Parva – कर्तुम अर्हसि कौरव्य तेषां तवम उदकक्रियाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

कर्तुम अर्हसि कौरव्य तेषां तवम उदकक्रियाम
भरातृभिः सहितः सर्वैर एतद अत्र विधीयताम

⚡ Quick Meaning

You should perform the water rites, O Kaurava, accompanied by all the Bharatas.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka urges the Kauravas to engage in the sacred water rites, a traditional honor for the deceased, implying that they should fulfill these duties as a collective family, highlighting the significance of honoring their lineage and the departed.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कौरवों को पवित्र जल क्रियाओं में शामिल होने के लिए कहता है, जो मृतकों के लिए सम्मान का एक पारंपरिक सुख है, यह सुझाव देते हुए कि उन्हें अपने परिवार के सदस्यों के रूप में यह कर्तव्य पूरा करना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Ashramavasika Parva, this comment reflects the ritual responsibilities associated with death in the Kaurava lineage and the unity expected during mourning practices.

Meaning

The shloka emphasizes communal responsibility in performing last rites, asserting that honoring the dead involves collective participation which strengthens family bonds through shared rituals.

Application

This serves as a reminder today to maintain our familial ties, especially during significant life events such as loss, demonstrating how shared responsibilities foster unity and strength amidst challenges.