Mahabharata Shanti Parva – शरुतिश चाप्य अपरा देवपुत्रान हि पितरॊ ऽयजन

Shloka (श्लोक)

शरुतिश चाप्य अपरा देवपुत्रान हि पितरॊ ऽयजन
वेदश्रुतिः परनस्ता च पुनर अध्यापिता सुतैः
ततस ते मन्त्रदाः पुत्राः पितृत्वम उपपेदिरे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka signifies the relationship between divine sons and their parents, emphasizing the continuation of wisdom and rituals through generations.

Translations

English Translation

The verse highlights that even divine sons partake in honoring their parents, stressing that the teachings and traditions are passed down, fostering a perpetual cycle of respect and acknowledgment within families.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात को उजागर करता है कि देव पुत्र भी अपने माता-पिता का सम्मान करते हैं, यह बताता है कि कैसे शिक्षाएँ और परंपराएँ पीढ़ियों में हस्तांतरित होती हैं, परिवारों के भीतर सम्मान और स्वीकृति का निरंतर चक्र विकसित करती हैं।

Commentary

Context

Set in the Shanti Parva, this shloka emphasizes the importance of honoring familial bonds, even among divine entities.

Meaning

The core message conveys that respect for parents is a universal principle, transcending even the divine hierarchy.

Application

Applying these teachings in our lives encourages the continuation of virtues and traditions through respect, in both divine and human contexts.