Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पञ्च यज्ञांस तु यॊ मॊहान न करॊति गृहाश्रमी

Shloka (श्लोक)

पञ्च यज्ञांस तु यॊ मॊहान न करॊति गृहाश्रमी
तस्य नायं नच परॊ लॊकॊ भवति धर्मतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

One who does not perform the five great sacrifices cannot attain the heavenly realms, even if devoted to righteousness.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka emphasizes that those who neglect the five great sacrifices—essential acts of duty—are deprived of the spiritual benefits and the heavenly abode, despite their attempts at righteousness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि जो व्यक्ति पाँच महान यज्ञों का पालन नहीं करता, वह धर्म का पालन करते हुए भी स्वर्गीय स्थान को प्राप्त नहीं कर सकता।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Shanti Parva, focusing on the importance of sacrifices for spiritual elevation and community welfare.

Meaning

Performing Yajnas signifies one’s duty to God and society, and their absence leads to a failure in achieving higher realms.

Application

In modern life, this underscores the importance of selfless actions and contributions to society for individual spiritual growth.