Mahabharata Shanti Parva – देवता बराह्मणाः सन्तॊ यक्षा मानुषचारणाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

देवता बराह्मणाः सन्तॊ यक्षा मानुषचारणाः
धार्मिकान पूजयन्तीह न धनाध्यान न कामिनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The deities, Brahmanas, and other beings honor the righteous, not the greedy or lustful.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that divine beings honor those who are righteous and virtuous, rather than those driven by greed or desires. It calls for a focus on morality and ethical conduct in spiritual practice.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस विचार को उजागर करता है कि देवता और ब्राह्मण धर्मात्माओं का सम्मान करते हैं, न कि लोभ या इच्छाओं से प्रेरित व्यक्तियों का। यह आध्यात्मिक अभ्यास में नैतिकता और नैतिक आचरण पर ध्यान केंद्रित करने का आह्वान करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is from the Shanti Parva, reinforcing the importance of ethical behavior in receiving blessings from divine forces.

Meaning

It reminds individuals that righteousness holds immense value in one’s life journey, leading to genuine respect and blessings.

Application

This shloka encourages adherents to prioritize goodness over material desires, shaping a life guided by integrity and virtue.