Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – एष एव शमशानेषु देवॊ वसति नित्यशः

Shloka (श्लोक)

एष एव शमशानेषु देवॊ वसति नित्यशः
यजन्ते तं जनास तत्र वीर सथाननिषेविणम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the eternal presence of the divine in cremation grounds.

Translations

English Translation

The verse affirms that the deity resides eternally in cremation grounds, and that people worship him there, highlighting the acceptance and dignity of all aspects of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह पुष्टि करता है कि देवता शमशान में सदैव वास करते हैं, और लोग वहां उनकी पूजा करते हैं, जो जीवन के सभी पहलुओं को स्वीकार करने और उनका सम्मान करने को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Anushasana Parva, this shloka pertains to understanding life and death from a spiritual perspective.

Meaning

The shloka teaches that the divine exists in every facet of life, including the afterlife, and should be revered even in the most somber places.

Application

This verse can help cultivate an attitude of reverence and acceptance towards life and death, promoting inner peace amidst life’s dualities.