Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – वाचस्पतिं चन्द्रमसम अपः पृथ्वीं सरस्वतीम

Shloka (श्लोक)

वाचस्पतिं चन्द्रमसम अपः पृथ्वीं सरस्वतीम
सततं ये नमस्यन्ति तान नमस्याम्य अहं विभॊ

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes constant reverence for various celestial and earthly entities.

Translations

English Translation

It declares the speaker’s perpetual respect for divine and natural entities, including Vachaspati, the Moon, rivers, Earth, and Saraswati, highlighting the sanctity of these forms.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह वक्ता की निरंतर सम्मान की घोषणा करता है जो दिव्य और प्राकृतिक प्राणियों को समर्पित किया गया है, जैसे वाचस्पति, चाँद, नदियाँ, पृथ्वी और सरस्वती, जो इन रूपों की पवित्रता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka resides in Anushasana Parva, where praises for celestial and earthly forces invoke a sense of gratitude and acknowledgment of their presence.

Meaning

It fosters an understanding of interconnection in the universe and calls for respect to be extended towards sustaining forces in life.

Application

In practice, it inspires recognition of the elemental forces around us, urging gratitude and reverence in our daily lives.