Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सप्त तन्तून वितन्वाना यम उपासन्ति याजकाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सप्त तन्तून वितन्वाना यम उपासन्ति याजकाः
सौमदत्तिं शरुतनिधिं तेषां न शरूयते धवनिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka refers to the offerings made to the divine and the lack of sound that should accompany such rituals.

Translations

English Translation

The sacred offerings made in ritual by the priests are meant to connect them with the deity. However, today, the sounds that should accompany these sacred acts are mysteriously absent, highlighting a sense of disturbance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

याजकों द्वारा किए गए धार्मिक अनुष्ठान जो देवताओं तक पहुंचने के लिए होते हैं, लेकिन आज इस प्रक्रिया में श्रोता को अहसास होता है कि वह पवित्रता की आवाज नहीं गूंज रही है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is rooted in a spiritual context, depicting the solemnity of rituals during a critical battlefield scenario in the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The absence of sound signifies a disruption in the sacred connection between humans and the divine, representing the greater chaos surrounding the characters.

Application

This shloka encourages reflection on the importance of maintaining spiritual practices, even in times of great adversity.