Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अश्मेधे महायज्ञे पृथिवी दक्षिणा समृता

Shloka (श्लोक)

अश्मेधे महायज्ञे पृथिवी दक्षिणा समृता
अर्जुनेन जिता सेयम ऋत्विग्भ्यः परापिता मया

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse highlights the earth’s elegance granted to the priests during the grand Ashwamedha sacrifice.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys that during the monumental Ashwamedha sacrifice, the earth has been offered as a generous gift to the priests, illustrating the importance of sacrifices and rituals in gaining spiritual and material wealth.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि महायज्ञ अश्वमेध के दौरान पृथ्वी को याजकों को एक उदार उपहार के रूप में भेंट किया गया है, जो बलिदान और अनुष्ठानों की महत्ता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

It is set against the backdrop of rituals marking the grand sacrifices meant for both material and spiritual prosperity.

Meaning

The offering of the earth symbolizes abundance, reverence towards holy practices, and the interconnectedness of spirituality and earthly matters.

Application

This shloka motivates one to engage in sacrifices and rituals that benefit the community, validating the process of giving and receiving in spirituality.