Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न हिनस्ति हय आरभते नाभिद्रुह्यति किं चन

Shloka (श्लोक)

न हिनस्ति हय आरभते नाभिद्रुह्यति किं चन
यज्ञॊ यस्तव्य इत्य एव यॊ यजत्य अफलेप्सया

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka states that participating in a yajna does not harm anyone or anything.

Translations

English Translation

This verse conveys that engaging in yajna is harmless and encourages adherence to the practice, reinforcing that it should be done selflessly without desire for outcome.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि यज्ञ में भाग लेने से किसी को नुकसान नहीं होता है और यह जरूरी है कि इसे निष्कामभाव से किया जाए, किसी परिणाम की चाह के बिना।

Commentary

Context

It is from the Shanti Parva, illustrating the selfless aspect of participating in rituals.

Meaning

The essence lies in the purity of intentions when engaging in sacred practices, detaching from material results.

Application

This understanding inspires practitioners to perform rituals with pure intentions, focusing on the spiritual benefits rather than material gains.