Mahabharata Vana Parva – अग्नयॊ मांसकामाश च इत्य अपि शरूयते शरुतिः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अग्नयॊ मांसकामाश च इत्य अपि शरूयते शरुतिः
यज्ञेषु पशवॊ बरह्मन वध्यन्ते सततं दविजैः
संस्कृताः किल मन्त्रैश च ते ऽपि सवर्गम अवाप्नुवन

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse highlights the regularity of animal sacrifices during rituals and their significance.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka mentions that during rituals, animals are routinely sacrificed, emphasizing how these offerings are viewed as essential in attracting divine favor and achieving a place in heaven.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि अनुष्ठानों के दौरान, पशुओं का नियमित रूप से बलिदान दिया जाता है, जो यह दर्शाता है कि ये बलिदान दिव्य कृपा को आकर्षित करने और स्वर्ग में स्थान पाने के लिए आवश्यक माने जाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in Vana Parva, signifying the importance of animal sacrifice in Vedic rituals.

Meaning

The essence of this practice lies in propitiating the gods through sacrifice that ensures both earthly and spiritual gains.

Application

This stirs a contemplative view on modern practices of sacrifice, urging us to seek more ethical paths to spirituality.