Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अहं हि सर्वयज्ञानां भॊक्ता च परभुर एव च

Shloka (श्लोक)

अहं हि सर्वयज्ञानां भॊक्ता च परभुर एव च
न तु माम अभिजानन्ति तत्त्वेनातश चयवन्ति ते

⚡ Quick Meaning

I alone am the enjoyer of all sacrifices and their ultimate power, but those who do not truly know me miss the essence of devotion.

Translations

English Translation

I am the sole enjoyer of all sacrifices and the ultimate authority behind them. Yet, those who do not truly comprehend my nature fail to discern the essence of their practices.

हिंदी अनुवाद

मैं सभी यज्ञों का एकमात्र भोगता और उनकी सर्वोच्च शक्ति हूँ। लेकिन जो लोग मेरी वास्तविकता को नहीं जानते, वे अपनी साधना का सार नहीं समझ पाते।

Commentary

Context

This shloka differentiates between the mere performance of rituals and the deeper understanding and realization of the divine essence that governs those rituals.

Meaning

The core message stresses that true understanding and connection with the divine elevate the act of worship beyond mere formality.

Application

By seeking deeper knowledge of the divine, practitioners can infuse their rituals with genuine devotion and purpose rather than treating them as mere tasks.