Mahabharata Shanti Parva – देवताभ्यः पितृभ्यश च भृत्येभ्यॊ ऽतिथिभिः सह

Shloka (श्लोक)

देवताभ्यः पितृभ्यश च भृत्येभ्यॊ ऽतिथिभिः सह
अवशिष्टं तु यॊ ऽशनाति तम आहुर विघसासिनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reveals the sacred act of sharing food and its communal aspects within hospitality.

Translations

English Translation

The verse highlights the act of sharing leftovers with deities, ancestors, servants, and guests, emphasizing how this act is revered and is considered a path to divine blessings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि देवताओं, पूर्वजों, सेवकों और मेहमानों के साथ बचे हुए खाने को साझा करने का कार्य कितना पवित्र है, और इस सम्मान को दिव्य आशीर्वाद प्राप्त करने का एक मार्ग माना जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is taken from the Shanti Parva, which teaches about the sacredness of hospitality and mutual respect through acts of sharing.

Meaning

It reinforces that sharing food establishes connections with the divine and among humans, which invokes blessings and elevates one’s spiritual state.

Application

The verse encourages the practice of generosity and sharing as fundamental to building community and enriching one’s spiritual life.