Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – युधिष्ठिर महाबाहॊ महाभाग्यं महात्मनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

[वा]युधिष्ठिर महाबाहॊ महाभाग्यं महात्मनः
रुद्राय बहुरूपाय बहु नाम्ने निबॊध मे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka calls upon Lord Shiva, acknowledging his many forms and names.

Translations

English Translation

O Yudhishthira, the mighty one with great fortune and soul! Listen to me regarding Rudra, who is known by many names and appears in numerous forms.

हिंदी अनुवाद

हे युधिष्ठिर, तुम महाबाहु और महाभाग्य वाले हो! बहुरूप वाले रुद्र के बारे में सुनो, जिन्हें अनेक नामों से जाना जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Anushasana Parva, where Yudhishthira seeks knowledge about Lord Shiva.

Meaning

It conveys the concept of divinity being multifaceted and encourages seekers to understand its various aspects.

Application

Recognizing the different manifestations of the divine can assist one in developing a more inclusive spiritual outlook.