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ॐ परार्थवृत्तये नमः

परार्थवृत्ति

Parārthavṛtti

Root: para (others) + artha (purpose, benefit) + vṛtti (activity, conduct, livelihood)

Compassion·करुणा
Meaning

अर्थ

The one whose every activity is for the benefit of others

जिनकी हर गतिविधि दूसरों के लाभ के लिए है, परार्थ में लगे रहने वाले

Word-by-Word Breakdown

शब्द-दर-शब्द विश्लेषण

पर

others, another

दूसरों, पर

अर्थ

purpose, benefit

उद्देश्य, लाभ

वृत्ति

activity, conduct

गतिविधि, आचरण

Modern Context

आधुनिक संदर्भ

Seva — selfless service — Indian culture's highest ideal। शिव ने विष पिया — for others' sake। Ganga धारण की — for earth's sake। Kamadeva जलाया — for rishis' tapasya protection। हर act pararthavritti। Philanthropy — Bill Gates Foundation, Tata Trusts — pararthavritti lifestyle। Organ donors, blood donors, bone marrow donors — physical pararthavritti। Teachers, nurses, social workers — professional pararthavritti careers। 'Ask not what your country can do for you' — JFK echoed pararthavritti। शिव's entire existence — create, sustain, destroy — ALL for others' benefit — zero self-interest।

When to Chant

कब जपें

Chant for cultivating selfless service. Ideal during seva activities. Invoke for other-centred living. Powerful during community service and Karma Yoga meditation.

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