Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तं यज्ञं स महासत्त्वॊ ऽदहत कक्षम इवानलः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तं यज्ञं स महासत्त्वॊ ऽदहत कक्षम इवानलः
देवाश चाप्य अद्रवन सर्वे ततॊ भीता दिशॊ दश

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates the immense power of a being who can consume sacrifice as a fire consumes fuel.

Translations

English Translation

This verse reveals that the great entity consumed the sacrifice like a fire consumes wood, causing all the gods in the ten directions to tremble in fear.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि उस महान प्राणी ने यज्ञ को ऐसे भस्म कर दिया जैसे आग लकड़ी को भस्म करती है, जिससे सभी देवता दशों दिशाओं में भयभीत हुए।

Commentary

Context

This segment from the Shanti Parva highlights the overwhelming nature of divine power in rituals.

Meaning

It signifies that divine forces are not to be underestimated and command respect and reverence.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder of the strength of spiritual practices and the necessity of approaching them with devotion.