Mahabharata Shanti Parva – संविहागॊ ऽतर भूतानां सर्वेषाम एव शिष्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

संविहागॊ ऽतर भूतानां सर्वेषाम एव शिष्यते
तथैवापचमानेभ्यः परदेयं गृहमेधिना

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse speaks about the shared responsibilities of hospitality and offerings.

Translations

English Translation

All living beings share a part of the offerings made during ritualistic ceremonies. Particularly, when food is prepared, it must be distributed such that all creatures benefit from the act of offering and gathering.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सभी जीवित प्राणियों को उन बलिदानों का एक हिस्सा मिलता है जो अनुष्ठानों के दौरान किए जाते हैं। विशेष रूप से, जब भोजन तैयार किया जाता है, तो इसे इस प्रकार वितरित किया जाना चाहिए कि सभी जीव इस बलिदान और एकत्रण से लाभान्वित हों।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this verse emphasizes communal sharing and the inclusiveness of offerings.

Meaning

All living beings are interconnected, suggesting that hospitality should extend beyond humans to all forms of life.

Application

This promotes an ethical approach to hospitality and sharing, fostering a sense of community and responsibility towards all creatures.