Mahabharata Shanti Parva – ततस तेन कृतातिथ्यः सॊ ऽतिथिः शत्रुसूदन

Shloka (श्लोक)

[भीस्म]ततस तेन कृतातिथ्यः सॊ ऽतिथिः शत्रुसूदन
उवास किल तां रात्रिं सह तेन दविजेन वै

⚡ Quick Meaning

A guest from a noble lineage spent the night with Bhisma, the destroyer of enemies.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka narrates the event where a guest, recognized by Bhisma as a person from a revered lineage, spent the night alongside him. It implies the importance of hospitality and how significant figures like Bhisma honored dignified visitors.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस घटना का वर्णन करता है जहाँ भीष्म ने एक प्रतिभाशाली अतिथि को अपना रात का मेहमान बनाया। यह आतिथ्य के महत्व को दर्शाता है और कैसे ऐसे प्रतिष्ठित व्यक्ति जैसे भीष्म ने सम्मानित आगंतुकों का स्वागत किया।

Commentary

Context

This passage is set in the Shanti Parva, where fundamental values of hospitality and respect are illustrated through Bhisma’s conduct.

Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the virtue of honoring guests, especially those belonging to noble families, reflecting the deep-rooted cultural values in ancient Indian society.

Application

This teaching encourages modern readers to value hospitality and honor their guests, recognizing the dignity and respect each individual carries.