Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यजाम्य अहं पितॄन साधॊ नारायण विधौ कृते

Shloka (श्लोक)

यजाम्य अहं पितॄन साधॊ नारायण विधौ कृते
एवं स एव भगवान पिता माता पितामहः
इज्यते पितृयज्ञेषु मया नित्यं जगत्पतिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks of the unwavering commitment to honoring parents, equating them with divine entities in life’s rituals.

Translations

English Translation

This verse illustrates the dedication to offering to parents as equivalent to worshiping God. It highlights the concept of honoring one’s lineage as crucial for maintaining the cosmic order and representing a commitment to the welfare of society.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक माता-पिता के प्रति सम्मान की अनुवृत्ति को ईश्वर की पूजा के समान बताता है। यह lineage के सम्मान की अवधारणा को उजागर करता है, जो ब्रह्मांडीय व्यवस्था की रक्षा के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है और समाज के कल्याण के प्रति प्रतिबद्धता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Shanti Parva, reinforcing familial respect and its implications in broader spiritual practices.

Meaning

Acknowledge that honoring parents is not just a duty but a sacred act intertwining with divine worship and universal balance.

Application

By actively practicing reverence towards our parents, we align ourselves with divine principles and contribute positively to social harmony.