Shloka (श्लोक)
धर्म एव्व पलवॊ नान्यः सवर्गं दरौपदि गच्छताम
सैव नौः सागरस्येव वणिजः पारम ऋच्छतः
⚡ Quick Meaning
Only righteousness leads to heaven; it is as vital as a ship’s anchor in a stormy sea.
📖 Translations
English Translation
This shloka stresses that the only path to attaining heaven is through righteous actions. It compares dharma to a ship’s anchor, suggesting its crucial role in navigating through life’s turbulent challenges.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि स्वर्ग तक पहुँचने का एकमात्र मार्ग धार्मिक क्रियाएँ हैं। यह धर्म की तुलना एक जहाज के विहंगम पतवार से करता है, यह दर्शाता है कि यह जीवन की कठिनाइयों से गुजरने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाता है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
Situated in the Vana Parva, the analogy emphasizes the enduring nature of righteousness as a guiding beacon through life’s storms.
🧘 Meaning
The significance lies in the assertion that true success and peace come only through adherence to dharma, thus guiding one’s actions and choices.
🌟 Application
This principle urges individuals to remain steadfast in their moral obligations, providing comfort in times of uncertainty and moral crises.
