Mahabharata Shanti Parva – परिधायॊर्ध्व वालं तु पात्रम आदाय मृन्मयम
Shloka (श्लोक)
परिधायॊर्ध्व वालं तु पात्रम आदाय मृन्मयम
चरेत सप्त गृहान भैक्षं सवकर्म परिकीर्तयन
⚡ Quick Meaning
This verse instructs a practitioner on how to perform alms-giving while carrying a sacred pot.
Translations
English Translation
Holding a clay pot and wearing a sacred thread, one should move from house to house, seeking alms while performing their own duties, indicating a balance between giving and self-responsibility.
हिंदी अनुवाद
मिट्टी के बर्तन को पकड़े हुए और पवित्र धागा पहनकर, एक को घर-घर घूमकर भिक्षाटन करना चाहिए, जबकि अपनी जिम्मेदारियों का पालन करते रहना चाहिए, जो देने और आत्म-जिम्मेदारी के बीच संतुलन का संकेत देता है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka appears in the Shanti Parva, illustrating the etiquette and rituals associated with almsgiving in a spiritual context.
Meaning
It teaches the significance of blending personal responsibilities with the practice of seeking charity in a respectful manner.
Application
In life, this encourages us to perform our duties while engaging in acts of charity, reinforcing the principle of balance in our actions.
