Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – जलं परतरमाणश च कीर्तयेत पितामहान

Shloka (श्लोक)

जलं परतरमाणश च कीर्तयेत पितामहान
नदीम आसाद्य कुर्वीत पितॄणां पिण्ड तर्पणम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the significance of water in the ritual of offering pinda to ancestors.

Translations

English Translation

The verse indicates that water is considered superior and should be used with reverence during the offering ceremony, especially when performing pinda tarpan for the ancestors near water bodies.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जल विशेष रूप से महत्वपूर्ण है और इसे श्रद्धा पूर्वक अर्पण समारोह के दौरान उपयोग किया जाना चाहिए, विशेषकर जब पूर्वजों के लिए पिण्ड तर्पण जल स्रोतों के पास किया जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is positioned in the context of Ancestor rites in the Anushasana Parva, which elaborates on the significance of water during rituals.

Meaning

The focus is on the reverence afforded to water in rituals and its role in purifying and enhancing the effectiveness of the offerings made to ancestors.

Application

Incorporating this understanding can encourage individuals to perform rituals near water, infusing additional significance into their ancestral offerings.