Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तपः शौचवता नित्यं सत्यधर्मरतेन च

Shloka (श्लोक)
[य]तपः शौचवता नित्यं सत्यधर्मरतेन च
मातापित्रॊर अहर अहः पूजनं कार्यम अञ्जसा
⚡ Quick Meaning
Daily worship of parents is essential for purity and truthfulness.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka emphasizes the necessity of regularly worshiping one’s parents as part of maintaining purity, truthfulness, and adherence to dharma. It conveys that devout service is not only a personal duty but also a pathway to spiritual liberation, reinforcing the premise that honoring one’s parents is integral to a righteous life.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक नियमित रूप से अपने माता-पिता की पूजा करने की आवश्यकता को बताता है, जो परिशुद्धता, सत्य और धर्म की संपूर्णता को बनाए रखने के लिए आवश्यक है। यह दर्शाता है कि भक्तिपूर्वक सेवा मात्र एक व्यक्तिगत कर्तव्य नहीं है, बल्कि आध्यात्मिक मुक्ति के लिए एक मार्ग है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka underscores the importance of honoring one’s parents daily as part of the spiritual discipline within the Mahabharata’s teachings.
Meaning
It highlights that consistent devotion to one’s parents not only nurtures familial bonds but also contributes to one’s inner virtue and moral standing.
Application
This teaching urges individuals to integrate regular expressions of reverence and service towards parents into their spiritual practice.
