Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यॊ वैश्यः सयाद बहु पशुर हीनक्रतुर असॊमपः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यॊ वैश्यः सयाद बहु पशुर हीनक्रतुर असॊमपः
कुटुम्बात तस्य तद दरव्यं यज्ञार्थं पार्थिवॊ हरेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

A merchant who lacks knowledge should offer resources from his family for sacrifices.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates the responsibility of merchants who may not be knowledgeable in spiritual matters to still contribute resources from their families to support religious rituals, ensuring their participation in the sacred.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक व्यापारियों की जिम्मेदारी को दर्शाता है, जो आध्यात्मिक मामलों में ज्ञानी नहीं हो सकते हैं, फिर भी उन्हें अपने परिवार के संसाधनों को धार्मिक अनुष्ठानों के समर्थन में योगदान देना चाहिए, उनकी पवित्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए।

Commentary

Context

This verse addresses the connection between commerce and spiritual duties, showcasing community responsibility.

Meaning

It highlights that everyone, regardless of their knowledge, has a role in supporting religious practices through their contributions.

Application

In modern society, this encourages individuals in business to partake in community service and support cultural traditions proactively.