Mahabharata Vana Parva – माता पितृभ्यां शुश्रूषुः सत्यवादी जितेन्द्रियः

Shloka (श्लोक)

माता पितृभ्यां शुश्रूषुः सत्यवादी जितेन्द्रियः
मिथिलायां वसन वयाधः स ते धर्मान परवक्ष्यति
तत्र गच्छस्व भद्रं ते यथाकामं दविजॊत्तम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Serving parents with truthfulness and self-control leads to supreme Dharma.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the importance of serving one’s parents with honesty and self-discipline. A person living in Mithila while adhering to these values is guided towards the highest understanding of Dharma.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक माता-पिता की सेवा में सच्चाई और आत्म-नियंत्रण के महत्व पर जोर देता है। जो व्यक्ति मिथिला में इन मूल्यों का पालन करते हुए रहता है, वह धर्म की उच्चतम समझ की ओर बढ़ता है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching, part of the Vana Parva, reflects traditional values of filial duty, stressing respect for elders as fundamental to ethical living.

Meaning

The practice of serving parents aligns with the path of righteousness, serving as a foundation for nurturing ethics in one’s life.

Application

Such values help cultivate respect and responsibility, essential for building strong familial and societal bonds.