Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – स्वयं विनाश्य पृथिवीं यज्ञार्थे दविजसत्तम

Shloka (श्लोक)

स्वयं विनाश्य पृथिवीं यज्ञार्थे दविजसत्तम
करम आहारयिष्यामि कथं शॊकपरायणान

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects the self-destructive nature of undertaking sacrifices for the sake of the world.

Translations

English Translation

The verse conveys a sense of despair in the individual undertaking sacrifices for the world’s welfare, pondering the challenges faced by those consumed by grief and loss amidst these rituals.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक समस्त दुनिया के कल्याण के लिए बलिदान करने वाले व्यक्ति में निराशा का भाव व्यक्त करता है, उन समस्याओं पर विचार करते हुए जो शोक और हानि में डूबे लोगों को इन अनुष्ठानों के बीच का सामना करना पड़ता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Ashvamedhika Parva, this verse sheds light on the emotional sacrifices intertwined with ritual practices, raising ethical questions about their impact.

Meaning

This shloka brings forth the dilemmas faced by individuals when their good intentions collide with personal grief, signifying the complex nature of sacrifice.

Application

It calls upon us to reflect on the emotional toll of our actions, encouraging mindfulness and compassion when performing duties that affect others.