Mahabharata Shanti Parva – मज्जन्ति पितरस तस्य नरके शाश्वतीः समाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

मज्जन्ति पितरस तस्य नरके शाश्वतीः समाः
यॊ दविष्याद विबुधश्रेष्ठं देवं नारायणं हरिम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka warns about the lasting consequences in the afterlife for those who disrespect the supreme deity, Narayana.

Translations

English Translation

The verse indicates that those who fail to honor the great deity Narayana face eternal suffering in the afterlife, highlighting the importance of reverence for the divine in spiritual practice.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो महान देवता नारायण का सम्मान नहीं करते हैं, उन्हें बाद के जीवन में शाश्वत दुखों का सामना करना पड़ता है, जो आध्यात्मिक अभ्यास में दिव्य के प्रति श्रद्धा के महत्व को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka serves as a reminder within the Shanti Parva about the importance of devotion and respect towards God in shaping one’s karma and destiny.

Meaning

It reinforces the idea that our perceptions and actions towards the divine influence our spiritual trajectory and ultimate fate in the afterlife.

Application

Practitioners are encouraged to develop a respectful relationship with the divine, as this respect significantly impacts their lives and spiritual journeys.