Mahabharata Shanti Parva – परिधायॊर्ध्व वालं तु पात्रम आदाय मृन्मयम

Shloka (श्लोक)

परिधायॊर्ध्व वालं तु पात्रम आदाय मृन्मयम
चरेत सप्त गृहान भैक्षं सवकर्म परिकीर्तयन

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse instructs a practitioner on how to perform alms-giving while carrying a sacred pot.

Translations

English Translation

Holding a clay pot and wearing a sacred thread, one should move from house to house, seeking alms while performing their own duties, indicating a balance between giving and self-responsibility.

हिंदी अनुवाद

मिट्टी के बर्तन को पकड़े हुए और पवित्र धागा पहनकर, एक को घर-घर घूमकर भिक्षाटन करना चाहिए, जबकि अपनी जिम्मेदारियों का पालन करते रहना चाहिए, जो देने और आत्म-जिम्मेदारी के बीच संतुलन का संकेत देता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Shanti Parva, illustrating the etiquette and rituals associated with almsgiving in a spiritual context.

Meaning

It teaches the significance of blending personal responsibilities with the practice of seeking charity in a respectful manner.

Application

In life, this encourages us to perform our duties while engaging in acts of charity, reinforcing the principle of balance in our actions.