Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पवित्रं परमं हय एतत पावनानां च पावनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

पवित्रं परमं हय एतत पावनानां च पावनम
यद अश्वमेधावभृथं पराप्स्यसे कुरुनन्दन

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka declares the Ashwamedha Yagna as the ultimate purifying ritual.

Translations

English Translation

This Ashwamedha sacrifice is the most sacred among the purifying rituals, O descendent of the Kurus, and by partaking in it, you will attain the highest purity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह अश्वमेध यज्ञ सभी पवित्र अनुष्ठानों में सबसे पवित्र है, हे कुरुवंश के संतान, और इसमें भाग लेकर आप सर्वोच्च पवित्रता प्राप्त करेंगे।

Commentary

Context

This passage emphasizes the significance of the Ashwamedha as a paramount religious act in the context of Vedic traditions.

Meaning

The assertion of this ritual as the supreme way to achieve purity advocates for its execution as a means of divine grace and upliftment.

Application

This shloka encourages individuals to recognize the power of sacred rituals in achieving personal and societal spiritual elevation.