Mahabharata Vana Parva – पृथिव्यां कषत्रियेन्द्राश च पार्थिवाः सवर्गकाङ्क्षिणः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पृथिव्यां कषत्रियेन्द्राश च पार्थिवाः सवर्गकाङ्क्षिणः
यजन्ते मां तथा वैश्याः सवर्गलॊकजिगीषवः

⚡ Quick Meaning

On earth, Kshatriyas and merchants worship me desiring heavenly realms.

Translations

English Translation

Kshatriyas and earthly rulers, along with merchants who aspire for heavenly worlds, conduct their worship toward me. This shloka identifies the diverse groups seeking divine favor for higher realms.

हिंदी अनुवाद

पृथ्वी पर, क्षत्रिय एवं व्यापारिक लोग स्वर्ग के प्रति आकांक्षी होकर मेरी पूजा करते हैं। यह श्लोक उन विविध समूहों को पहचानता है जो उच्च स्थान के लिए दिव्य अनुग्रह की इच्छा रखते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse discusses the roles of different societal classes in seeking divine connections, as presented in the Vana Parva.

Meaning

It reflects the universal aspiration for spiritual elevation among different classes of society.

Application

Understanding this can foster unity and respect among diverse groups in seeking the divine.