Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – गॊब्राह्मण हितार्थाय रणे चाभिमुखॊ हतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

गॊब्राह्मण हितार्थाय रणे चाभिमुखॊ हतः
तरेताग्निमन्त्रपूतं वा समाविश्य दविजॊ भवेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

A person who dies in battle serving Brahmins and cows attains a higher spiritual status.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka expresses how someone who sacrifices their life in battle while protecting Brahmins and cows achieves heavenly status. It reflects the societal values that elevate service to learned individuals and sacred cattle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो व्यक्ति ब्राह्मणों और गायों की रक्षा करते हुए युद्ध में मारा जाता है, वह दिव्य स्थिति प्राप्त करता है। यह उन सामाजिक मूल्यों की व्याख्या करता है जो विद्वानों और पवित्र गायों की सेवा को महत्व देते हैं।

Commentary

Context

The verse is rooted in the discussions of duty and virtue in the context of warfare within the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

Service, especially towards important societal elements like Brahmins and cows, is viewed as the highest virtue, leading to elevated spiritual status.

Application

Reflect upon the significance of selflessness in your actions, aiming to protect and preserve what is sacred in society.