Mahabharata Shanti Parva – विघसाशी भवेन नित्यं नित्यं चामृतभॊजनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

विघसाशी भवेन नित्यं नित्यं चामृतभॊजनः
अमृतं यज्ञशेषं सयाद भॊजनं हविषा समम
भृत्यशेषं तु यॊ ऽशनाति तम आहुर विघसाशिनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse defines the qualities of a person who partakes in offerings and their significance.

Translations

English Translation

A person who diligently engages in sacrificial practices and shares the remnants of offerings is called a wise individual. Their consumption becomes a source of immortality when united with the sacred fire, and they partake in divine sustenance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

एक ऐसा व्यक्ति जो बलिदान के कार्यों में दृढ़ता से भाग लेता है और भेंटों के अवशेषों को साझा करता है, उसे एक ज्ञानवान व्यक्ति कहा जाता है। इस प्रकार की खानपान अमरता का स्रोत बन जाती है जब इसे पवित्र अग्नि के साथ जोड़ा जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka belongs to the Shanti Parva and underscores the importance of sincerity in rituals.

Meaning

The essence here is that true sustenance and enlightenment come from participation and sharing within sacred contexts.

Application

In everyday life, this advocates being mindful of our actions and sharing the benefits of our endeavors with others.