Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अश्रद्दधान एवैकॊ देवानां नार्हते हविः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अश्रद्दधान एवैकॊ देवानां नार्हते हविः
तस्यैवान्नं न भॊक्तव्यम इति धर्मविदॊ विदुः

⚡ Quick Meaning

An offering made without faith does not reach the divine; hence, such food is not to be consumed.

Translations

English Translation

This verse reinforces the belief that only offerings made with genuine faith are worthy of divine acceptance. It indicates that food offered without faith holds no value in the spiritual realm and should not be consumed.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि केवल सच्ची श्रद्धा के साथ की गई भेंटें ही देवताओं द्वारा स्वीकार योग्य होती हैं। यह दर्शाता है कि श्रद्धा के बिना की गई भेंट का आध्यात्मिक मूल्य नहीं होता, और इसे ग्रहण नहीं करना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva illustrates the connection between faith and spiritual offerings, emphasizing how actions align with the deeper truths of dharma.

Meaning

The principal lesson is that faith is fundamental for the spiritual validity of any action; without it, offerings become null and void in the spiritual tradition.

Application

This teaching encourages believers to cultivate sincere faith in their spiritual efforts, enhancing the meaningfulness of their actions and offerings.