Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अथ षष्ठे गते काले यवप्रस्थम उपार्जयत

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथ षष्ठे गते काले यवप्रस्थम उपार्जयत
यवप्रस्थं च ते सक्तून अकुर्वन्त तपस्विनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

In the sixth stage, the ascetics prepare the barley offerings.

Translations

English Translation

In the sixth phase of the ritual, the ascetics collected barley offerings and prepared them with utmost care. These offerings are significant in the context of Vedic sacrifices where specific grains represent various divine attributes and energies.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस अनुष्ठान के छठे चरण में, तपस्वियों ने जौ की भेंटें एकत्र करके अत्यंत सावधानी से तैयार की। ये भेंटें वेदिक बलिदानों में महत्वपूर्ण होती हैं जहाँ विशेष अनाज विभिन्न दिव्य गुणों और ऊर्जा का प्रतिनिधित्व करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka describes one of the key aspects of the Ashvamedha Yagya, wherein offerings are made to the sacred fire as a means to invite divine blessings.

Meaning

The preparation of barley symbolizes abundance and spiritual nourishment, crucial for the overall sanctity of the ceremony.

Application

The practice of offering barley signifies the importance of gratitude and respect for nature’s provisions in spiritual rituals.