Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पात्रं तव अतिथिम आसाद्य शीलाढ्यं यॊ न पूजयेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

पात्रं तव अतिथिम आसाद्य शीलाढ्यं यॊ न पूजयेत
स दत्त्वा सुकृतं तस्य कषपयेत हय अनर्चितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

One who fails to honor a deserving guest loses their merit.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights the importance of recognizing and honoring a guest worthy of respect. Anyone neglecting such a person’s dignity squanders their virtuous deeds, leading to negative consequences.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक योग्य अतिथि को पहचानने और सम्मानित करने के महत्व को उजागर करता है। जो ऐसा व्यक्ति की गरिमा की अनदेखी करता है, वह अपने अच्छे कर्मों को व्यर्थ कर देता है।

Commentary

Context

Within the Mahabharata, concepts of duty and hospitality are profoundly articulated. This verse warns of the repercussions of failing to honor worthy guests.

Meaning

Honoring deserving individuals is directly linked to karmic outcomes. The shloka reinforces the idea that every act of kindness toward guests enriches one’s own destiny.

Application

This teaches an essential principle of integrity and respect; honoring those who deserve acknowledgment improves personal virtue and societal harmony.