Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अनग्नयश च ये विप्रा मृतनिर्यातकाश च ये

Shloka (श्लोक)

अनग्नयश च ये विप्रा मृतनिर्यातकाश च ये
सतेनाश च पतिताश चैव राजन नार्हन्ति केतनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Certain individuals tarnished by misconduct are also unworthy of offerings.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka denotes that those priests who have deviated from righteousness due to their misdeeds or misfortunes are not deserving of offerings, emphasizing morality’s role in spiritual matters.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो पुजारी अपने पापों या दुर्भाग्य के कारण भ्रष्ट हो चुके हैं, वे भी श्रद्धांजलियों के लिए अयोग्य हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse highlights the moral integrity required for priests, connecting it to their eligibility for receiving offerings.

Meaning

It implies that spiritual authority must be accompanied by ethical behavior for genuine respect.

Application

This shloka instills the principle that maintaining moral standards is crucial for anyone in spiritual positions.