Original Sanskrit
Transliteration
English Translation
Confusion of castes leads the slayer of the family to hell; for their forefathers fall, deprived of the offerings of PINDA (rice-ball) and water (libations) .
Word-by-Word Meaning
saṅkaraḥ = such unwanted children; narakāya = make for hellish life; eva = certainly; kulaghnānāṃ = for those who are killers of the family; kulasya = for the family; ca = also; patanti = fall down; pitaraḥ = forefathers; hi = certainly; eṣāṃ = of them; lupta = stopped; piṇḍa = of offerings of food; udaka = and water; kriyāḥ = performances.;
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Summary
The Yoga of Arjuna's Dejection - The crisis of conscience that begins the spiritual dialogue
Total Verses:47
Current:42 of 47