Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – देवतातिथिपूर्वं च सदा भुञ्जीत वाग्यतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

देवतातिथिपूर्वं च सदा भुञ्जीत वाग्यतः
अस्कन्दित मनाश चैव लघ्वाशी देवताश्रयः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse instructs that one should always honor divine guests with a pure heart.

Translations

English Translation

One should consistently offer food as if to divine guests, nurturing a calm and composed mind, while keeping light food that is simple, sacred, and pure to offer to divine beings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

व्यक्ति को हमेशा दिव्य अतिथियों को शुद्ध हृदय से भोजन अर्पित करना चाहिए, और शांत मन बनाए रखते हुए साधारण, पवित्र और शुद्ध खाद्य पदार्थों को प्रस्तावित करना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This shloka focuses on the value of purity in offerings, particularly as an act of devotion to divine presences.

Meaning

It underscores an ideal approach to hospitality that reflects one’s reverence towards the divine and the sacredness of food.

Application

This can inspire individuals to treat food and companionship as sacred gifts that must be shared with respect and joy.