Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – वानप्रस्थैर गृहस्थैश च यतिभिर बरह्म चारिभिः

Shloka (श्लोक)

वानप्रस्थैर गृहस्थैश च यतिभिर बरह्म चारिभिः
विद्यावद्भिः शरितां गङ्गां पुमान कॊ नाम नाश्रयेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Householders, renunciates, and scholars alike find shelter in the Ganga; who would not seek her refuge?

Translations

English Translation

All categories of people, including householders, ascetics, and scholars, find solace in the Ganga. This verse questions why anyone would refuse the refuge provided by such a nurturing and sacred river.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सभी वर्गों के लोग, जिनमें गृहस्थ, संन्यासी, और विद्वान शामिल हैं, गंगा में शरण प्राप्त करते हैं। यह श्लोक यह प्रश्न उठाता है कि कोई भी ऐसी nurturing और पवित्र नदी से शरण क्यों नहीं लेगा।

Commentary

Context

This passage speaks to the universal accessibility and shelter that the Ganga provides to various seekers of truth.

Meaning

It reflects the inclusive nature of spiritual journeys, emphasizing that all have a place in the embrace of the divine.

Application

Recognizing the shared spiritual paths can foster unity and collective reverence for sacred traditions in society.