Mahabharata Shanti Parva – साङ्कृते रन्ति देवस्य यां रात्रिम अवसद गृहे

Shloka (श्लोक)

साङ्कृते रन्ति देवस्य यां रात्रिम अवसद गृहे
आलभ्यन्त शतं गावः सहस्राणि च विंशतिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

May the divine bless the night where cattle multiply abundantly.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka expresses a prayer for divine blessings during the night, invoking prosperity and abundant increase of livestock. It signifies the connection between blessings and agricultural wealth in pastoral communities.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक रात के समय के लिए ईश्वरीय आशीर्वाद की प्रार्थना करता है, जो पशुधन के समृद्ध और बहुजनन की कामना करता है। यह कृषि समृद्धि और पशुपालक समुदायों में आशीर्वाद के बीच के संबंध को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this verse emphasizes agriculture and livestock’s importance, reflecting a fundamental aspect of rural life in ancient India.

Meaning

The deeper meaning highlights the inseparable connection between divine blessings and prosperity in agrarian cultures, inspiring reverence towards nature.

Application

This shloka encourages rural communities to remain devoted to sustaining agricultural practices and honoring the divine for fruitful results in their endeavors.