Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ततो दीनान पशून दृष्ट्वा ऋषयस ते तपॊधनाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततो दीनान पशून दृष्ट्वा ऋषयस ते तपॊधनाः
ऊचुः शक्रं समागम्य नायं यज्ञविधिः शुभः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The sages, observing the plight of the creatures, questioned the appropriateness of the sacrifice.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka depicts the moment when sages noticed the suffering animals involved in the sacrifice. They expressed their concern towards Indra, suggesting that the methods used may not be suitable or auspicious for the ritual.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस क्षण को दिखाता है जब ऋषियों ने यज्ञ में शामिल पशुओं के दुःख को देखा। उन्होंने इंद्र के प्रति अपनी चिंता व्यक्त की, यह सुझाव देते हुए कि विधियां यज्ञ के लिए उपयुक्त या शुभ नहीं हो सकतीं।

Commentary

Context

This moment captures the deep compassion that sages hold for all beings, challenging traditional practices that may cause suffering.

Meaning

The verse encourages a reflective view on rituals, prompting participants to consider ethical implications alongside spiritual benefits.

Application

Incorporating compassion into decisions influences a community’s ethical framework and contributes to humane practices in spiritual activities.