Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – परॊक्ष्यमाणं पशुं दृष्ट्वा यज्ञकर्मण्य अथाब्रवीत

Shloka (श्लोक)

परॊक्ष्यमाणं पशुं दृष्ट्वा यज्ञकर्मण्य अथाब्रवीत
यतिर अध्वर्युम आसीनॊ हिंसेयम इति कुत्सयन

⚡ Quick Meaning

Seeing the offering animal, the priest questioned its sacrifice within the ritual.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka narrates an interaction during a yajna where the priest observes the animal slated for sacrifice and expresses concern over the act, indicating the ethical considerations surrounding the ritual sacrifice in Vedic traditions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यज्ञ के दौरान एक संवाद को दर्शाता है जहाँ यज्ञादिकर्ता बलिदान के लिए निर्धारित पशु को देखकर उसकी बलि पर चिंता व्यक्त करता है, जो वेद परंपराओं में बलिदान के प्रथाओं के चारों ओर नैतिक विचारों को संकेत देता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse forms a part of discussions within the Vedic context, addressing the complexities surrounding ritual sacrifices.

Meaning

It emphasizes moral dilemmas faced during ancient rituals, prompting a reflection on the ethics of sacrifice.

Application

Understanding such dilemmas can foster compassion and ethical decision-making in contemporary practices related to sacrifice and offerings.