Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – येना परीताश च पितरस तेन परीतः पितामहः

Shloka (श्लोक)

येना परीताश च पितरस तेन परीतः पितामहः
परिणाति मातरं येन पृथिवी तेन पूजिता

⚡ Quick Meaning

Respect towards one’s parents and elders is essential for a harmonious life.

Translations

English Translation

By whom the fathers are pleased, by that person the grandfathers are pleased; the one by whom the mother is satisfied, by him the earth is worshiped. This emphasizes the significance of parental respect.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जिससे पिता प्रसन्न होते हैं, उसी से दादा प्रसन्न होते हैं; जिस पर माता संतुष्ट होती है, उसी से पृथ्वी की पूजा होती है। यह माता-पिता के प्रति श्रद्धा के महत्व को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the importance of honoring parents in the context of familial and societal respect.

Meaning

It suggests that true worship and reverence in life begin with the respect shown to one’s parents and elders.

Application

Practicing gratitude towards parents fosters positive relationships and fulfills one’s duty in society.