Mahabharata Vana Parva – परान्न्न नाभिर वर्धनात पुंसॊ जातकर्म विधीयते

Shloka (श्लोक)

परान्न्न नाभिर वर्धनात पुंसॊ जातकर्म विधीयते
तत्रास्य माता सावित्री पिता तव आचार्य उच्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka addresses the importance of lineage in the context of birth and traditional customs.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka explains that the birth rituals designate the mother as Savitri and the father as the revered teacher in a man’s life, underlining the significance of ancestry in determining one’s identity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जन्म संस्कारों में माता को सावित्री और पिता को सम्मानित आचार्य के रूप में देखा जाता है, जो व्यक्ति के व्यक्तित्व को निर्धारित करने में वंश की महत्ता को रेखांकित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Vana Parva, reflecting traditional beliefs regarding birth and the familial structure in ancient Indian society.

Meaning

The focus is on how both parental figures contribute to an individual’s identity and moral foundations, as defined by societal norms.

Application

This teaching encourages respect for one’s heritage and recognition of parental roles in one’s life journey.