Mahabharata Vana Parva – एतद रामस्य ते जन्म सीतायाश च परकीर्तितम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[एतद]एतद रामस्य ते जन्म सीतायाश च परकीर्तितम
रावणस्यापि ते जन्म वयाख्यास्यामि जनेश्वर

⚡ Quick Meaning

This marks the birth of Rama and Sita, both renowned for their deeds, and I’ll elaborate on the birth of Ravan too, as per popular belief.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka signifies the births of both Rama and Sita, who are celebrated for their virtuous lives. The speaker also acknowledges Ravan’s origin, hinting at the complexity of character roles within the epic. Such distinctions remind readers of the multifaceted nature of good and evil.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक राम और सीता के जन्म को दर्शाता है, जो अपने धर्ममय जीवन के लिए प्रशंसा के पात्र हैं। प्रवक्ता रावण की उत्पत्ति को भी मान्यता देता है, महाकाव्य में चरित्रों के जटिल स्वरुप को दर्शाते हुए। यह भेद पाठकों को अच्छे और बुरे के बहुआयामी स्वरूप की याद दिलाता है।

Commentary

Context

This line reveals the divine births of key characters in the epic, emphasizing their roles and impacts throughout the narrative.

Meaning

The juxtaposition of Rama and Sita with Ravan highlights the dual nature of existence, offering reflections on morality.

Application

This reminds us to reflect upon our qualities, facing our inner dilemmas and evolving towards virtue in our everyday lives.