Mahabharata Shanti Parva – जुह्वानॊ ऽगनिं यथाकालम उभौ कालाव उपस्पृशन

Shloka (श्लोक)

जुह्वानॊ ऽगनिं यथाकालम उभौ कालाव उपस्पृशन
कृशः परिमिताहारश चर्म चीरजटा धरः

⚡ Quick Meaning

One who performs rituals by timely offering to the fire is lean, moderated in intake, and adorned with a skin and matted hair.

Translations

English Translation

This verse describes an ascetic who participates in fire offerings at the right time while maintaining moderation in food intake, highlighting their austere lifestyle marked by simplicity and dedication to spiritual practices.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक तपस्वी का वर्णन करता है जो समय पर अग्नि के प्रति बलिदान करता है, उसका भोजन परिमित है, और वह चर्म और जटा धारण करता है, जो उसकी तपस्या और साधना की सरलता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set within a larger discourse on the qualities of individuals who engage in spiritual pursuits, as found in the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The verse signifies the ideal characteristics of an ascetic—discipline in rituals, moderation in lifestyle, and the physical manifestation of their spirituality through appearance.

Application

This teaching inspires those on the spiritual path to adopt moderation in their lives, balancing rituals with a mindful approach to health and sustenance.