Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – वेद समृतिं वेतसिनीं तरिदिवाम इष्कु मालिनीम

Shloka (श्लोक)

वेद समृतिं वेतसिनीं तरिदिवाम इष्कु मालिनीम
करीषिणीं चित्रवहां चित्रसेनां च निम्नगाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka concludes with a list of rivers, emphasizing their cultural significance.

Translations

English Translation

It highlights the rivers Ved, Samriti, Vetasin, Tridivama, and others, which symbolize knowledge, cultural practices, and the lifeblood of the communities that thrive along them.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक वेद, समृति, वेतसिनी, त्रिदिवाम और अन्य नदियों का उल्लेख करता है, जो ज्ञान, सांस्कृतिक प्रथाओं और उन समुदायों के जीवन रक्त का प्रतीक हैं जो उनके किनारे पर फलते-फूलते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This closing verse of the Bhishma Parva emphasizes the rivers as sources of culture and education in ancient Bharatiya society.

Meaning

The rivers are seen as divine entities, integral to the spiritual and cultural fabric of society.

Application

It instills a sense of reverence for water bodies, encouraging stewardship for future generations.