Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अत्रासुरॊ ऽगनिः सततं दीप्यते वारि भॊजनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अत्रासुरॊ ऽगनिः सततं दीप्यते वारि भॊजनः
वयापारेण धृतात्मानं निबद्धं समबुध्यत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes how a fire burns brighter in the realm of asuras, consuming water and food.

Translations

English Translation

The verse recounts how in the asura realm, fire perpetually blazes, consuming water and food, and illustrating how their practices are both sustaining and binding.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि असुरों के क्षेत्र में आग हमेशा जलती रहती है, पानी और भोजन को भस्म करती है, यह दर्शाते हुए कि उनके आचार-व्यवहार स्थायी और बंधनकारी दोनों हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Udyoga Parva, showcasing the essential characteristics of the asura realm and their way of life.

Meaning

The fire represents the consuming nature of desires that tether beings to their earthly existence in the asura context.

Application

This teaches about understanding the deeper motivations behind our actions and the forces that consume our attention.