Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तस्मिन सरसि कृत्वाहं विधिवत तर्पणं पुरा

Shloka (श्लोक)

तस्मिन सरसि कृत्वाहं विधिवत तर्पणं पुरा
पितॄणां देवतानां च ततॊ ऽऽशरमम इयां तदा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse recounts a ritual performed by the speaker for their ancestors.

Translations

English Translation

At that sacred lake, I performed the ancestral rites properly as prescribed, dedicated to both my forefathers and the divine beings, and thereafter, I was guided to the hermitage.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में बोला गया है कि उस पवित्र सरोवर पर मैंने विधिपूर्वक अपने पूर्वजों और देवताओं के लिए तर्पण किया और उसके बाद, मुझे आश्रम की ओर ले जाया गया।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the significance of performing rituals important for honoring ancestors and seeking blessings.

Meaning

The act of offering is portrayed as a necessary aspect of spiritual practice, linking the individual with their lineage and the divine.

Application

It encourages practitioners to engage in rituals that honor their ancestors, which can strengthen personal and spiritual connections with their heritage.