Mahabharata Shanti Parva – देवकार्याद अपि मुने पितृकार्यं विशिष्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

देवकार्याद अपि मुने पितृकार्यं विशिष्यते
देवानां च पितॄणां च पिता हय एकॊ ऽहम आदितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Among divine tasks, the duties towards forefathers are paramount, and I am the singular father of both gods and ancestors.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka delineates the superior significance of forefather worship over even divine tasks. It asserts the speaker’s unique position as the singular father figure of both gods and ancestors, emphasizing duties that connect the spiritual and the temporal.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पूर्वजों की पूजा को दिव्य कार्यों से अधिक महत्वपूर्ण बताता है। यह वक्ता की भूमिका को दोनों देवताओं और पूर्वजों का एकमात्र पिता मानते हुए प्रस्तुत करता है, जो आध्यात्मिक और भौतिक कर्तव्यों को जोड़ता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva emphasizes the importance of ancestor veneration in spiritual practices.

Meaning

It illustrates the fundamental duty of honoring one’s ancestors as vital to maintaining cosmic order.

Application

Recognizing the importance of ancestry in one’s life can lead to a deeper connection to heritage and moral responsibilities.