Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – आहिताग्निर अधीयानॊ जुह्वानः संयतेन्द्रियः

Shloka (श्लोक)

आहिताग्निर अधीयानॊ जुह्वानः संयतेन्द्रियः
विघसाशी यताहारॊ गृहस्थः सत्यवाक शुचिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

A household individual who cares for the hearth, practices restraint, and speaks truthfully is pure and righteous.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka identifies the qualities of a righteous householder, emphasizing the importance of having a well-maintained sacred fire, practicing self-control, truthful speech, and maintaining cleanliness in daily life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक धार्मिक गृहस्थ की विशेषताओं को रेखांकित करता है, जिसमें अग्नि की देखभाल, आत्म-नियंत्रण, सत्य बोलने और दैनिक जीवन में शुद्धता बनाए रखने की आवश्यकता शामिल है।

Commentary

Context

The context here pertains to the ideals set forth in domestic life as prescribed in the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

It highlights that a disciplined lifestyle of a householder contributes to personal purity and expanded virtues.

Application

A modern-day application could be actively engaging in disciplined activities that foster family values and personal ethics.