Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – भारुण्डा नाम शकुनास तीक्ष्णतुण्डा महाबलाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

भारुण्डा नाम शकुनास तीक्ष्णतुण्डा महाबलाः
ते निर्हरन्ति हि मृतान दरीषु परक्षिपन्ति च

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse describes the powerful birds that remove the dead from sacred places.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka refers to strong birds known as bharundas who are capable of carrying away the deceased from sacrificial sites, emphasizing their strength and importance in maintaining sacredness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक शक्तिशाली पक्षियों, भारुण्डों के बारे में है, जो मृतक को यज्ञ स्थलों से ले जाते हैं, उनकी शक्ति और पवित्रता बनाए रखने में उनके महत्व को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the context of purification and the role of nature in supporting sacred rituals.

Meaning

It symbolizes the cycle of life and death, emphasizing the responsibilities of nature in this process.

Application

This can inspire reverence for nature and its vital role in the cycle of existence.