Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – रॊहिण्यां परथितैर मांसैर माषैर अन्नेन सर्पिषा

Shloka (श्लोक)

रॊहिण्यां परथितैर मांसैर माषैर अन्नेन सर्पिषा
पयॊ ऽनुपानं दातव्यम आनृण्यार्थं दविजातये

⚡ Quick Meaning

Offer meat and other rich foods along with milk during Rohini for Brahmanas without expecting any return.

Translations

English Translation

In the auspicious Rohini phase, one should generously provide well-cooked meats, lentils, and milk to Brahmanas. This act is encouraged as a noble deed, performed without any expectation of receiving something in return, thereby enhancing one’s spiritual merit.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सुखदायक रोहिणी के समय, किसी को ब्राह्मणों को अच्छी तरह से पके हुए मांस, दाल और दूध के साथ उदारता से प्रदान करना चाहिए। यह कार्य एक महान कार्य के रूप में प्रेरित किया जाता है, बिना किसी प्रतिफल की अपेक्षा किए, जिससे कोई व्यक्ति अपने आध्यात्मिक गुण को बढ़ाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the significance of offering food to Brahmanas during the Rohini Nakshatra, a time considered particularly auspicious.

Meaning

Offering food selflessly signifies respect, generosity, and the commitment to support the spiritual community, which elevates both the giver and the recipients.

Application

Practicing this principle of selfless giving fosters community bonds and enhances one’s own spiritual journey by aligning with higher values of compassion.