Mahabharata Shanti Parva – वानप्रस्थं भैक्ष चर्यां गार्हस्थ्यं च महाश्रमम
Shloka (श्लोक)
वानप्रस्थं भैक्ष चर्यां गार्हस्थ्यं च महाश्रमम
बरह्मचर्याश्रमं पराहुश चतुर्थं बराह्मणैर वृतम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka describes the characteristics of the four ashramas, particularly focusing on the Vanaprastha stage.
Translations
English Translation
It denotes the significance of the Vanaprastha stage, which includes practices like begging for alms and highlights the essential duties of the Grihastha ashrama. It recognizes Brahmacharya as the most important phase in spiritual growth according to learned sages.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक वानप्रस्थ के चरण के महत्व को दर्शाता है, जिसमें भिक्षुकता के अभ्यास शामिल हैं और गृहस्थ आश्रम की महत्वपूर्ण जिम्मेदारियों पर प्रकाश डालता है। विद्वानों के अनुसार ब्रह्मचर्य को आध्यात्मिक वृद्धि में सबसे महत्वपूर्ण चरण माना गया है।
Commentary
Context
This verse is found in the Shanti Parva where Bhishma imparts knowledge regarding the duties associated with different stages of life.
Meaning
The focus in this verse is on the wise distribution of duties across various ashramas, underscoring their spiritual significance.
Application
Understanding this framework helps practitioners fulfill their roles at various life stages, fostering spiritual and social growth.
