Mahabharata Vana Parva – किम एकं यज्ञियं साम किम एकं यज्ञियं यजुः

Shloka (श्लोक)

[यक्स]किम एकं यज्ञियं साम किम एकं यज्ञियं यजुः
का चैका वृश्चते यज्ञं कां यज्ञॊ नातिवर्तते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the nature of singular and collective sacrificial acts.

Translations

English Translation

It poses questions regarding the essence of individual sacrifices, whether one form of offering holds greater significance in the grand scheme of rituals.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक व्यक्तिगत यज्ञों के स्वभाव पर चर्चा करता है, यह सवाल उठाता है कि क्या किसी एक प्रकार की दान का आयोजन समस्त याज मान रखता है।

Commentary

Context

This passage provokes thought about the significance of different sacrificial methods and their roles in religious practices.

Meaning

It signifies the diverse nature of devotion expressed through different sacrificial forms, questioning their relative importance.

Application

The lesson encourages individuals to discern their contributions toward the greater good and to find meaning in their unique practices.