Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – दविजातयॊ वरतॊपेता हविस ते यदि भुञ्जते

Shloka (श्लोक)

[य]दविजातयॊ वरतॊपेता हविस ते यदि भुञ्जते
अन्नं बराह्मण कामाय कथम एतत पितामह

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka refers to the performance of rituals and their impact on the sustenance of Brahmanas as a means to honor ancestors.

Translations

English Translation

This verse raises a question about the efficacy of offerings when Brahmanas partake in the remnants of food from rituals performed for ancestral satisfaction.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह प्रश्न उठाता है कि जब ब्राह्मण किसी पूर्वज की संतोष के लिए किए गए अनुष्ठानों का शेष भोजन भोगते हैं, तो इसका प्रभाव क्या होता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse questions the nuances of offerings and their effects in the context of Brahmanas engaging with ritual remains.

Meaning

It highlights the delicate balance between ritual performance and the ethics surrounding offerings made to divine and ancestral figures.

Application

This teaching guides practitioners in understanding the significance of intentions behind offerings and the benefits of proper honor in sacred acts.