Mahabharata Vana Parva – निवृत्तयज्ञस्वाध्यायाः पिण्डॊदकविवर्जिताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

निवृत्तयज्ञस्वाध्यायाः पिण्डॊदकविवर्जिताः
बराह्मणाः सर्वभक्षाश च भविष्यन्ति कलौ युगे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse highlights the decline in spiritual and ritual practices during the Kali Yuga.

Translations

English Translation

In the Kali Yuga, the Brahmins will abandon their sacrifices and study, as well as neglect the rituals of offerings and food, resulting in a widespread loss of spirituality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कलियुग में, ब्राह्मण अपने यज्ञ और अध्ययन को छोड़ देंगे, साथ ही पिंड और जल की विधियों की अनदेखी करेंगे, जिससे आध्यात्मिकता का व्यापक ह्रास होगा।

Commentary

Context

This verse portrays the impending spiritual decay among scholars and ritualistic practitioners in the future.

Meaning

It signifies a complete disengagement from traditional practices that support spiritual evolution.

Application

This serves as a call to uphold rituals and spiritual practices to resist the nature of the Kali Yuga.