Adhyaya 75

हिन्दी अर्थ

यथा श्रुतं सया पूर्वे वायुना जगदायुना। कथ्यमसान हिजश्नेष्ठा: सन्रे वर्षसहस्नके नीलता येन कण्ठस्य देवदेवस्य शुलिनः । तदह कीतंयिष्यामि शुणुध्व॑ शंसितत्नताः उत्तरे शेलराजस्यथ सरांसि सरितो हदाः । पुण्योद्यानेषु तीर्थेषु देवतायतनेषु व् ॥।

English

Brhaspati declared (in reply) that as per (injunctions of) the Atharva Veda, Devas are Pitrs but there are also other Pitrs. One should especially worship Pitrs before Devas. (People) in the world do worship Pitrs before Devas. Daksa had a daughter famous in the world by the name of Visva. O knower of Dharma, she was given duly and righteously to Dharma. It is well-known that her sons are the noble-souled Visvedevas. They were very famous throughout the three worlds. They were revered by all the people in the world. On the The delighted Pitrs spoke to them with a pure (frank) m; n d—"We are delighted. Request for a boon. What desire (of yours) shall we fulfil?" When this was mentioned by Pitrs, Brahma, the creator of the three worlds, the lord of the subjects, spoke to theVisvas (Visvedevas). "(Even) Mahadeva of great brilliance, has been scorched by them by means of the great penance. I am well- delighted by that penance. What desire of yours shall I ful¬ fil?"

हिन्दी अर्थ

देवभक्ता महात्मानों मुनयः शंसितब्रताः । स्तुवन्ति च महादेव॑ यत्र यत्न यथाविधि ऋणग्यजुःसामवेदेश्व नृत्यगीताचनादिभिः । ओंकारं हुं नमस्काररचेयन्ति सदा शिवम् प्रवृत्ते ज्योतिषां चक्रे मध्यव्याप्ते दिवाकरे । देवता नियतात्मान: सर्बे तिष्ठन्ति तां कथाम् ॥। अष्टाशीतिसहल्नाणि मुनीनामुर्ध्वरेतसाम् । तस्मात्पृच्छन्ति वे बायुं वायुपर्णाम्बुभोजनाः

English

Thus urged by Brahma, the creator of the world, all of them simultaneously spoke to Brahma, the creator of the worlds. "May we have a share in Sraddha. This is the boon desired by us". Then Brahma spoke to them who were worshipped in the heaven. "What you desire will take place". Pitrs said "So be it", and continued, "There is no doubt about it. What¬ ever is performed here shall be for you too along with us. In the Sraddha intended by men for us, you will get the priority in being seated. We are telling you the truth. They will worship you at the outset by means of garlands, scents and food offerings. Everything will be offered to you first and then to us. Our ritualistic farewell will occur first and the Devatas (i.e. you) will be ritualistically dismissed later. The protection of Sraddha and (according) of hospitality—these are the two ceremonial acts to be performed in the rite oi Sraddha offered to Pitrs and Devatas and Bhutas. If it is done duly according to injunctions, everything shall be all right." After granting them the boon thus, lord Brahma, the Five great Yajnas have been prescribed in the Vedas. A Man shall always perform these five Mahayajnas. (Listen to) and understand where the performers (of those five Yajnas) go and where their abode is. They attain the abode of Brahman that is fearless, devoid of egotism, free from sorrow, strainless and free from pain. It yields all desires.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सूतज्ञी बोले--ब्रतानुष्ठान करने बाले ह्िजश्नेष्ठ हजारबवर्ष के यज्ञ में संसार के आयु: स्वरूप वायु- देव ने पू्व काल में जिस प्रकार बताया है और हमते सुना है, वसा ही आप लोगों से कहते हैं कि, कैसे देवाधि- देव महादेव का कण्ठ नीलवर्ण का हुओं गलाधिराज हिमालय के उत्तर सरोवर, नदी, हृद पवित्र उद्यान, तीर्थ, देवालय, गिरिशिखर. कन्दरा, उपवन आदि स्थानों में उत्तम ब्रत करने वाले देवभक्त महात्मा मुनिगण

English

These five Yajnas are to be performed by a Sudra also, but without reciting the Mantras. He who eats (enjoys) other¬ wise (without performing them), eats debts everyday. He who cooks for himself is a sinful soul and he eats debts. Hence a sensible man shall perform the five great Yajnas. The oblation should be made well announced. It shall be scattered by throwing it far above. Small oblations shall at first be offered on the horns of cows (?) The Pintfa cannot be offered as Naivedya to Pitrs. They should be duly fed by offering palatable foods and edibles. I am emphatically mentioning this as the procedure laid down in the Vedas. These groups of Pitrs are noble souls and lords of Devas. Some preceptors wish that Brahmanas should be worshipped first everyday, and then the Pin4a should be offered. (But) Brhaspati* says to those who are experts in matters of Dharma (practice of rituals), that he (the per¬ former of Sraddha) should offer the Pintfa first and then feed Hence he (the performer ofSraddha), remaining pure and devotedly attached to Yogins, should offer the Pindas to Yogins. This shall be the Havi offering directly to Pitrs. If a single Yogin be in the scat of priority among thousands of Brahmanas, he will enable the Yajamana and the Brahmanas partaking of the food, cross (the ocean of worldly existence) like a boat in water.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विधि नियम से महादेव की स्तुति किया करते हैं ।२-५। वे ऋक-यजुः: वेद-विधान से, सामवेद के गान से, नृत्य-गीत से, पूजा से, ओकार के उच्चारण से और नमस्कार आदि के द्वारा शिव की पूजा सदा किया करते हैं । किसी समय सूर्य ज़्योतिमंण्डल के बीच आ गये । सभी नियतात्मा देवता इस कथा की आलोचना करने लगे । नियमानुष्ठान में प्रवृत्त मुनियों की दशा बिगड़ गयी। पीड़ा से सबको घोर कष्ट होने लगा। इसी समय बायु ने कहा-- नीोलकण्ठ को नमस्कार है” यह सुनकर नियमत्रत करने वाले पवित्रात्मा बालखिल्य मुनियों ने बामु से पूछा वे सुनिगण ऊध्ब रेता, वायु और पत्तियों को खाने वाले, सूर्य के साथ ममन करने वाले एबं गिनती

English

Where the wicked are accepted and honoured and where the good are disrespected, a terrible punishment meted out by the Devas befalls them immediately. If a pious (Brahmana) who has come as a guest is left out and a foolish one is fed, the householder forgoes his prior holy rites and perishes (i.e. despite his merit in a previous birth he is faced with ruin). He who seeks enjoyment (of worldly pleasures) should assiduously consign the Pinda to the sacred fire. 1 Pie who seeks progeny shall give the middle Pinda to his wife but after per¬ forming all the intervening rites and mantras. Pie who wishes for excellent refulgence always offers it (the Pinda) to cows. So also he who wishes for intellect, honour, fame and renown, offers it always to cows. He who seeks long life gives it to crows. One desirous of comeliness offers (oblations) to the fowl. Thus the benefit of offering Pindas has been recounted. Or the devotee shall stand facing the south and pacify the sky (scatter the oblations in the sky) 2. The abode of Pitrs is the sky and their quarter is the south. (Defective) Further, Brahmanas mention one procedure of lifting up the Pinda. After being permitted by Brahmanas who say %et it be taken up dry" Verses 31-34 prescribe the disposal of Pindas and the benefits accru¬ ing from it. Cf. Mbh. Anuiasana 1 25.38-40, BM. 150-52 for similar views.

हिन्दी अर्थ

में अठासी हजार भे

English

'or scatter them in the water' (in Bd. P.) for 'Slhitau' hereof be The upper layer or the tip of flowers, fruits, edibles and cooked food shall be taken up and offered as oblation in the sacred fire. After consigning the edibles, cooked food, beverage and the excellent fruits to the fire, he should face the south and offer the Pindas. He shall propitiate (them) with oily edibles, sweet scents and juices. With concentration and purity of mind, he should serve them standing (there) with palms joined in reverence. A man devoted to them and full of faith, obtains the desires. The grandfathers (manes) bestow the (following) qualities on him: the state of not being mean and low (non¬ pettiness), gratefulness, chivalry, hospitality and the (ability for performance of) sacrifices and religious gifts. Henceforth I shall recount the Saumya* (belonging to Soma) procedure after the Brahmanas have taken food, in order. Listen to it, even as I recount it. The devotee attached to Pitrs should sprinkle the ground and scrub it at the outset. Then he should scatter (auspicious materials) in accordance with the injunctions. He shall request the excellent Brahmanas to chant the Svadha mantra and offer them plenty of Daksinas. He shall get the permission from them (as to what should be done with) the remnants of the food. With palms joined in reverence, he shall follow them after honouring them duly. He should then bid farewell.